Global Head of Security Operations

ABOUT US

We are Alter Domus. Meaning “The Other House” in Latin, Alter Domus is proud to be home to 85% of the top 30 asset managers in the alternatives industry, and more than 5,000 professionals across 23 countries. 

With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take. 

Find out more about life at Alter Domus at careers.alterdomus.com 

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Global Head of Security Operations to lead our security operations team. This role is critical in ensuring the safety and security of our global infrastructure, data, and assets. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in incident response, threat management, and malware detection, with a deep understanding of security frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage a 24/7 security operations center (SOC) to ensure timely and effective incident response to security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the IR team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Develop the Incident response strategy, standard operating procedures, and processes.
• Lead a team of security analysts and engineers in monitoring, detecting, and responding to security incidents across the organization.
• Collaborate with other teams, such as IT infrastructure, legal, compliance, risk and data protection officer for digital forensics, and threat management.
• Manage relationship with business stakeholders to develop security processes and controls to align their business requirements to overall company’s Cyber Security goals.
• Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and best practices in alignment with industry standards and frameworks (NIST, CIS, MITRE ATT&CK).
• Conduct regular threat assessments to identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security posture and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Establish and maintain relationships with external security partners, vendors, and law enforcement agencies as necessary.
• Prepare and present reports on security incidents, trends, and metrics to senior management and stakeholders.
• Stay current with emerging security threats, trends, and technologies to proactively address potential risks.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in security operations, incident response, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge and experience with SIEM, SOAR, and EDR platforms.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks, including NIST, CIS.
• Knowledge of the Adversarial Tactics, Techniques, and Common Knowledge or MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Relevant certifications, such as CompTIA Security+, GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), CISSP, GSEC, CEH, or similar Cybersecurity certifications are a plus.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks during high-stress incidents. 
• Proven experience in managing security incidents and leading incident response efforts.
• Familiarity with security tools and technologies for threat detection, malware analysis, and incident management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically under pressure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Azure Defender and AWS security suite.
• Familiar with network device configurations and standards (Firewalls, Switches, NSGs).
• Knowledge of common operating systems MacOS, Linux and Windows OS are preferred.
• Familiarity with malware analysis, reverse engineering, and forensic tools. 

WHAT WE OFFER

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you. 

Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning. 

Salary range:

The salary for this role is set at $120,00 - 185,000+ per year. The salary offered will depend on overall skills and experience brought to the role. We highly encourage all candidates to apply and discuss this further with the recruitment team.

Our global benefits also include:

• Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave 
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, birthday leave
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression 
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices 
• Support with mental, physical, emotional and financial support 24/7 from our Employee Assistance Program 
• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan 
• Plus additional local benefits depending on your location 

Equity in every sense of the word

We are in the business of equity, in every sense of the word. For us, this means taking action to ensure every colleague has equal opportunity, valuing every voice and experience across our organisation, maintaining an inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self to work, and making Alter Domus a workplace where everyone feels they belong. 

We celebrate our differences, and understand that our success relies on diverse perspectives and experiences, working towards shared goals and a common purpose. Thanks to the work of our Group DE&I Committee and network of DE&I Champions, we empower all of our people to be truly invested in the alternative.  

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruiting and onboarding process. Please contact our hiring team if you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you. Alter Domus is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. 

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