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Head of Security Operations
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Head of Security Operations
Head of Security Operations
This is a senior leadership role responsible for defining, building, and scaling a world-class Security Operations (SecOps) function within a globally distributed technology environment.
You will own the strategy, architecture, and execution of security operations that protect critical infrastructure, internal systems, and software delivery pipelines. The role combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership, requiring you to guide:
- Incident response
- Threat detection
- Security engineering practices
across the organization.
You will operate at the intersection of engineering, security architecture, and executive decision-making, ensuring security is embedded across all systems and processes.
The environment is characterized by:
- Highly collaborative workflows
- Open-source orientation
- Globally distributed operations
- Strong emphasis on innovation, automation, and resilience
This position also extends beyond internal security through contributions to:
- Broader industry practices
- Open-source security initiatives
Accountabilities
- Lead, hire, and mentor a high-performing Security Operations (SecOps) team of security engineers and analysts.
- Define and evolve:
- Security Operations standards
- Playbooks
- Incident response frameworks across the organization.
- Design and oversee Security Operations Center (SOC) architecture, including:
- Detection
- Monitoring
- Logging systems
- Response mechanisms
- Identify, investigate, and coordinate the containment and remediation of:
- Advanced cyber threats
- Security incidents
- Develop and implement:
- Threat modeling practices
- Tabletop exercises
- Incident response simulations
- Evaluate, select, and deploy:
- Security tools
- Platforms
- Technologies to strengthen the security posture.
- Establish and track key SecOps KPIs, including:
- Security performance reporting
- Risk posture briefings for senior leadership
- Collaborate with engineering and leadership teams to embed security best practices into:
- Development workflows
- Operations processes
- Contribute to external security communities through:
- Thought leadership
- Publications
- Threat intelligence sharing
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Requirements
Experience & Leadership
- Extensive experience in Security Operations leadership, including:
- SOC design
- Incident response management
- Proven track record handling advanced cyber threats, including interactions with:
- Sophisticated attackers
- Nation-state-level actors
- Demonstrated leadership ability, including:
- Managing and scaling technical security teams
Technical Expertise
- Deep technical knowledge of:
- SOC architecture
- Security monitoring
- Logging
- Network segmentation
- Defense-in-depth strategies
- Strong hands-on expertise in Linux security and modern infrastructure environments.
- Experience implementing and automating incident response playbooks and security workflows.
- Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) and industry-standard practices.
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Tools & Methodologies
- Strong proficiency with:
- Security tools
- Threat intelligence platforms
- Risk management methodologies
Communication & Academia
- Excellent academic background in:
- Computer Science
- STEM disciplines OR equivalent practical experience.
- Advanced written and spoken English skills.
Benefits
- Fully remote, global work environment with distributed team collaboration.
- Competitive compensation with:
- Annual performance-based reviews
- Bonus structure
- Learning and development budget for professional growth.
- Paid vacation, parental leave, and employee assistance programmes.
- Opportunities to attend:
- Global in-person engineering events
- Security conferences
- Travel support for:
- Company gatherings
- Team sprints in international locations
- Recognition programs and performance-based rewards.
- Exposure to cutting-edge security challenges in large-scale distributed systems.
The position is managed by our partner company; all applications and next steps are handled directly by them.
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