Security Product Operations Lead

We are seeking an experienced Security Products Operations Lead to manage and optimize security tools and platforms that support our enterprise cyber defense initiatives. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in management and administration of SIEM (Splunk), EDR, XDR, SOAR, cyber defense tools, cloud security solutions such as CSPM, CNAPP, CASB, network security solutions (Zscaler, VPN, firewalls), OT security tools, and infrastructure and application vulnerability remediation. This role requires deep technical proficiency, operational managerial leadership, and a proactive approach to cybersecurity defense strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Security Tools Management: Oversee the deployment, configuration, and ongoing management of security platforms, including Splunk SIEM, EDR/XDR, SOAR, DLP, Cyber defense tools, Forensics tools, Network security tools such as firewalls, VPN, and OT security tools.
• SIEM & Threat Analytics: Manage Splunk SIEM operations, optimize log ingestion, create dashboards, develop correlation rules, data normalization and fine-tune threat detection capabilities.
• Endpoint & Network Security: Maintain and enhance EDR/XDR solutions, ensure effective Zscaler, VPN, and firewall configurations, and monitor for network-based threats.
• Incident Response & Automation: Leverage SOAR tools to automate and improve incident response workflows, reducing mean time to detect and respond (MTTD/MTTR).
• Vulnerability Remediation: Collaborate with vulnerability management teams to prioritize, track, and remediate identified vulnerabilities across endpoints, networks, and OT environments for the security tools operations support.
• OT Security & Industrial Cyber Defense: Support security operations for Operational Technology (OT)environments, ensuring secure configurations and monitoring for threats.
• Security Policy & Compliance: Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements such as SOX, GDPR and industry frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS controls) and maintain audit readiness.
• Tool Integration & Optimization: Work with cross-functional teams to integrate security tools within the enterprise security architecture, ensuring interoperability and efficiency.
• Performance & Reporting: Track key security tool performance metrics, generate reports for senior leadership, and recommend improvements.
• You will also identify and manage risk, monitor key controls, and act on continuous improvements for the successful delivery of Cybersecurity Product Operations. Ensure proper handover is taken from Architecture & Engineering team in a timely manner with proper training and documentation ensuring seamless security product operations support. Lead some of the important engagements within security product operations such as Network security operations, Security tools process improvements such as SIEM, Endpoint detection and response, Forensics, Cloud security tools such as CSPM, CNAPP, CASB, IAM, Network security tools such as Zscaler VPN, Firewall.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience: 8-10+ years in cybersecurity products or tools operations, with a strong background in SIEM, EDR/XDR, SOAR, network security, cloud security, infrastructure security and vulnerability remediation.
• Technical Expertise: Hands-on experience with Splunk SIEM, CrowdStrike/Falcon, Microsoft Defender, XDR, Zscaler, VPN, Palo Alto firewalls, and SOAR platforms.
• Threat Management: Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, threat intelligence, and security monitoring best practices.
• Scripting & Automation: Experience with Python, PowerShell, or scripting languages for automating security workflows.
• Incident Response & Remediation: Strong background in handling security incidents and driving remediation plans.
• OT Security Knowledge: Familiarity with ICS/SCADA security tools and securing industrial control systems.
• Certifications (Preferred): CISSP, CISM, GIAC (GCIH, GCIA, GCFA), Splunk Certified Architect, or equivalent security certifications.

Why Join Us?

• Be a key player in defending enterprise security with cutting-edge tools and technologies.
• Work in a fast-paced, dynamic cybersecurity environment.
• Drive operational excellence and contribute to an evolving cyber defense strategy.

If you are a seasoned security professional with deep expertise in security products, operations, and vulnerability management, we encourage you to apply!

Basic Qualifications:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• Bachelor's and University Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Security, Information Technology, Information Systems (consult manager or equivalent work experience)

• Masters or Postgraduate in Cybersecurity/Information security

• Cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CCSP, CCSK, CCNA, CPR, CEH, GSEC, SANS, GIAC is a must

Preferred Qualifications:

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• Business management, consulting skills

• Certification in Audit, Risk, IT, Project Management, or Business Analysis

• Experience in influencing a variety of stakeholders on balancing risk

• Expertise of Risk Management processes and standards

• Expertise in SOX Compliance and its regulatory requirements from cybersecurity perspective

• Expertise of Quality Management Systems and how a business unit deploys this methodology

• Knowledge of Tech MS

• Ability to problem solve and provide a risk-based approach to implementing policies, procedures, and processes

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills

Our values and expectations are at the heart of everything we do and form an important part of our culture.

These include Patient focus, Transparency, Respect, Integrity along with Courage, Accountability, Development, and Teamwork. As Haleon focuses on our values and expectations and a culture of innovation, performance, and trust, the successful candidate will demonstrate the following capabilities:

• Agile and distributed decision-making – using evidence and applying judgement to balance pace, rigour and risk

• Managing individual and team performance.

• Committed to delivering high quality results, overcoming challenges, focusing on what matters, execution.

• Implementing change initiatives and leading change.

• Sustaining energy and well-being, building resilience in teams.

• Continuously looking for opportunities to learn, build skills and share learning both internally and externally.

• Developing people and building a talent pipeline.

• Translating strategy into action - a compelling narrative, motivating others, setting objectives and delegation.

• Building strong relationships and collaboration, managing trusted stakeholder relationships internally and externally.

• Budgeting and forecasting, commercial and financial acumen.

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