Security Operations Manager
QM London
Queen Mary University of London
Queen Mary University of London is an established university in London's vibrant East End committed to high-quality teaching and research; offering both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.4306
Faculty Professional Services Location QM London Contract Type Permanent Working Patterns Full TimeFull Time Equivalent (FTE)
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About the Role
Queen Mary has launched an ambitious and comprehensive programme of work to transform its information security services within IT Services and across the University as a whole.
The Security Operations Manager is at the frontline of the University’s cyber defense, responsible for identifying, detecting and responding to information security threats and leading Queen Mary’s response to cyber security incidents. Working with colleagues across IT Services and the wider University, the Operational Security Manager ensures that Queen Mary technology and information assets are safeguarded against a wide range of internal and external security threats.
Working with the Head of Information Security to select and procure security tooling, outsourced services and third-party solutions, the Security Operations Manager is the University’s direct interface with security suppliers, and is responsible for service design, onboarding and delivery.
The Security Operations Manager will understands the importance of teamwork and readily supports other team members. They will also be able to set priorities and deliver specific services and projects for which they are individually responsible for, with minimal supervision.
About You
As leader of the specialist Security Operations Centre, reporting to the Head of Information Security, the Security Operations Manager will lead and develop the established security operations function to deliver a range of security services across the University including, but not limited to, security monitoring and alerting, security incident response, threat intelligence, intrusion detection and security engineering. The Security Operations Manager will also work closely with colleagues in other specialist security roles including vulnerability management, security architecture, security awareness, and governance risk and compliance in order to drive towards security outcomes and lower institutional risk.
About the Department
IT Services is the technology function within QMUL Professional Services, comprised of a number of specialist technology teams, including Cyber Security. The IT Services department is a key contributor to the digital infrastructure landscape underpinning QMUL's strategic corporate aims as outlined in the University Strategy https://www.qmul.ac.uk/strategy-2030/
About Queen Mary
At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.
We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.
Benefits
We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities.
A temporary market supplement is attached to this post, which is a separate payment in addition to the normal salary. A review of market conditions will be carried out periodically to establish if the market supplement should continue.
Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.
Closing Date31/12/2024, 23:55
Tags: Compliance Cyber defense Governance Incident response Intrusion detection Monitoring Strategy Threat intelligence Vulnerability management
Perks/benefits: Career development Competitive pay Flex hours
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