Cyber Security Operations Manager

Phoenix Group
Edinburgh
11 months ago
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Job Description

We have an incredible opportunity to join us here at Phoenix Group as a Security Operations Manager to join our Cyber Security team.

Job Type:Permanent

Location:This role could be based in either our Edinburgh, Telford or Wythall offices with time spent working in the office and at home.

Flexible working:All of our roles are open to part-time, job-share and other types of flexibility. We will discuss what is important to you and balancing this with business requirements during the recruitment process. You can read more about Phoenix Flex here.

Closing Date:15th April 2025

Salary and benefits:£60,000 - £75,000 plus 16% bonus up to 32%, private medical cover, 38 days annual leave, excellent pension, 12x salary life assurance, career breaks, income protection, 3x volunteering days and much more.

Who are we?

We want to be the best place that any of our 6,600 colleagues have ever worked.

We're the UK's largest long-term savings and retirement business. We offer a range of products across our market-leading brands, Standard Life, SunLife, Phoenix Life and ReAssure. Around 1 in 5 people in the UK has a pension with us. We're a FTSE 100 organisation that is tackling key issues such as transitioning our portfolio to net zero by 2050, and we're not done yet.

The role

We're currently recruiting for an experienced Security Operations Manager to oversee and enhance our security measures, ensuring the protection of our people, assets, data and reputation.

As a Security Operations Manager you will lead a team of security professionals, develop and implement security protocols, monitor threats, respond to incidents and ensure compliance to regulations.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Oversee daily operations of the cybersecurity team, ensuring effective monitoring and response to threats.
  2. Develop and implement security policies, protocols, and procedures to safeguard organizational assets.
  3. Manage security incidents, including detection, analysis, containment, and resolution.
  4. Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability testing to identify and mitigate potential threats.
  5. Collaborate with other departments to ensure compliance with security standards and regulations.
  6. Lead and mentor the cybersecurity team, providing training and performance evaluations.
  7. Monitor and analyse security tools like SIEM and EDR solutions.
  8. Prepare detailed reports on security incidents and overall security posture for senior management.

What are we looking for?

  1. Strong understanding of cyber security frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST).
  2. Proficiency in security tools and technologies, such as EDR, Firewall, IDS/IPS, and SIEM.
  3. Expertise in incident response, threat intelligence, and malware analysis.
  4. Leadership and team management skills to guide and motivate our cyber security team.
  5. Analytical and problem-solving abilities to assess risks and develop effective solutions.
  6. Excellent communication skills for reporting to stakeholders and collaborating across teams.

We want to hire the whole version of you.

We are committed to ensuring that everyone feels accepted and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If your experience looks different from what we've advertised and you believe that you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you.

If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can help you to be at your best.

Find out more about #LifeAtPhoenix

  1. Guide for Candidates: thephoenixgroup.pagetiger.com/guideforcandidates
  2. Find or get answers from our colleagues: www.thephoenixgroup.com/careers/talk-to-us

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