Description
Security Operations Manager - SC Clearance (preferable) - Croydon
Square one are looking for a Security Operations Manager to come on board for a 6 month rolling contract based in Croydon.
This role is a hands-on position but candidates must also have strong experience of working in a managerial capacity. The successful candidate will have experience working within an IT security managerial role in the following - incident response, intrusion detection, network & systems security, threat and vulnerability management. Candidates must also have the communication and interpersonal skills required to effectively interact with and influence business functions and technical teams.
At least 5 years' experience in Information/IT Security roles
Within the role you will:
Be the Go To' person within the programme for all areas of Operational Security.
Undertake day to day monitoring of the SIEM and react and manage any security incidents as a result.
Be part of the programme level Security Working Group (SWG)
Work with the customer programme level Architects to ensure that any new platforms designed adhere to the Operational Security' model.
Assist in design governance and assurance from an Operational' security perspective.
Assist external partners with undertaking IT Health Checks across the environments and assist in the management and resolution of any remediation activities.
Assist where require with Accreditation and RMADS activity.
Be responsible for managing and maintaining the patch management strategy and implementation of the strategy across all environments.
Working with external partners and onsite teams to ensure Operational Security excellence.
Technical Skills:
The Security Operations Manager needs to have good knowledge of IT security standards such as ISO 27001, PCI DSS and NIST standards.
Strong understanding of Firewall/NIDS/DLP/Anti-Virus/Identity Awareness/URL Filtering technologies
Cisco ASA Firewalls/NIDS
SIEM (Alien Vault)
Vulnerability Security Scanning eg Nessus
VMWare VSphere and associated technologies.
LAN & WAN networking using Cisco Routers, Switches and infrastructure products.
Good understanding of TCP/IP.
Identity and access management systems
Authentication Technologies
This is a 6 month rolling contract with a high preference on candidates with Live SC Clearance.
Security Operations Manager - SC Clearance (preferable) - Croydon
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to years of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.