Cyber Operations Specialist
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Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: EmployeeCyber Operations Specialist
London
Permanent (Hybrid)
At QBE our purpose is to enable a more resilient future.
We are an international insurer and reinsurer with a local presence in 27 countries.
The Opportunity
Were looking for a talented and driven Cyber Operations Specialist to join our Global Security Operations Centre (GSOC) in London. This is a unique opportunity to step into a dualfocus position within a highperforming supportive team thats at the heart of protecting our global operations.
Youll bring your technical expertise curiosity and commitment to excellence to a role where no two days are the sameand where your impact will be seen and valued.
Your new role
In this dualfocus role youll be right at the centre of some of our most critical and dynamic security operations.
First youll help plan coordinate and deliver Purple Team training exercises. That means handling logistics setting schedules aligning resources and working closely with key stakeholders to ensure each exercise runs smoothly and delivers real impact.
Second youll take the lead in driving remediation efforts that come out of these exercises as well as Threat Hunting and Breach & Attack Simulations (BAS). Youll track findings help prioritise actions and make sure progress is made following up with the right people to see things through to completion.
Alongside this youll support the daytoday delivery of services and help keep operations running smoothly. Youll also play a key role in governance risk management and continuous improvement across the GSOC working closely with the Operations and Service Delivery Manager.
Main responsibilities:
Coordinate and orchestrate Purple Team exercises by managing scheduling logistics and resources across global teams ensuring alignment with strategic security goals and maintaining detailed documentation of outcomes.
Manage remediation efforts from Purple Team exercises Threat Hunting and BAS (Breach & Attack Simulations ) working with risk teams and stakeholders to address vulnerabilities track improvements and ensure mitigation efforts are completed. Support postexercise reviews to drive continuous security enhancements.
Drive service delivery and operational support for GSOC by managing change requests monitoring KPIs supporting governance and risk management and collaborating with global teams to continuously improve security. Assist with postincident reviews and maintain documentation for audits.
About You
Were looking for someone with a strong background in cybersecurity handson experience with tools like JIRA and Power BI and ideally a qualification in Agile or another project management framework. Just as important though is your mindsetyoure someone whos organised proactive and ready to adapt in a fastmoving environment.
As a global organisation we work across multiple time zones and this role may occasionally require flexibility in working hours to collaborate with teams around the world. Were a flexible employerand were looking for someone who values that same spirit of adaptability in return.
Skills youll need:
- Cyber security background with an awareness and an understanding of the topics of Purple Teaming Threat Hunting and Breach & Attack Simulations.
- Handson expertise with JIRA and PowerBi.
- Experience in project coordination risk management and remediation tracking.
- Knowledge of AGILE or other project management frameworks.
- Great stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Qualifications such as CISSP CISM or CEH are a plus.
Why QBE At My Best
At QBE we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best thats why we have created At My Best. Its our connection our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesnt fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. Its in the culture of our business our QBE DNA to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA.
#LIHybrid
Were an international insurer thats building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. We can never really predict whats around the corner but at QBE were asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.
QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation ( more than more than 13000 people working across 27 countries were big enough to make a real impact but small enough to provide a friendly workplace where people are downtoearth passionate and kind.
To find out more about why you should work for QBE visit our careers website.
At My Best QBE Benefits
You are more than your work and QBE is more than a workplace which is why we provide you with the benefits support and flexibility to help you concentrate on living your best life personally and professionally. As well as the benefits below we also offer an extensive choice of other options to suit you!
30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.
Flexible working balancing work and life is important so our flexible working opportunities are open to all this can include parttime job share and compressed hours.
Pension you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary.
Private medical insurance we fund fully comprehensive private medical cover for you and all the family.
Family friendly policies we offer 26 weeks leave at full pay regardless of gender identity sexual orientation or how you become a parent.
Short term remote work abroad you can request up to 20 days per year to work remotely from certain locations abroad.
Sustainable investing we believe sustainable integration is important for long term financial environmental and social outcomes. Our pension strategy supports our netzero goal to achieve yearonyear reductions in carbon footprint by investing more in green businesses than the broader market so your savings are looking after the planets future as well as your own.
CycletoWork benefit from regular exercise whilst making your commute greener and cheaper select and bike and/or accessories up to the value of 5000.
To find out more visit our Reward Page
QBE Awards
Some of the awards QBE are proud to have won been a finalist for and shortlisted for include;
AXCO Global Insurance Awards 2024 Winner: Network Management of the Year
Insurance Business UK 5Star Cyber Awards 2024: QBE rated as a 5Star Cyber Insurer
UK IT Industry Awards 2023 Winner: Green Technology Innovation of the Year
Working Dads Employer Awards 2023 Winner: Parental Policies Award
Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023: QBE rated as a 5Star Employer
You can view all our awards here
Inclusion of Diversity
We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in. We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter the UN Womens Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent. For more information on our strategy targets please take a look at our Careers Page
Accessibility
Here at QBE we are promoting an accessible workplace for all which includes supporting candidates to perform at their best during their recruitment process. If you require any accommodations please make your Talent Acquisition contact aware.
ESG & Sustainability
At QBE we believe that integrating sustainability into our business helps us deliver on our purpose of enabling a more resilient future. Our three key focus areas include fostering an orderly and inclusive transition to a netzero economy enabling a sustainable and resilient workforce and partnering for growth through innovative sustainable and impactful solutions. For further information regarding QBEs sustainability targets including our netzero pledges and inclusion of diversity targets and our awardwinning impact investment initiative Premiums4Good please visit our Sustainability homepage and read our latest Sustainability Report
What nextIf you have a passion to contribute to QBEs vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and the community we encourage you to apply! Simply click the apply button to submit your CV and other relevant documents and a member of our friendly Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to discuss your interest further if you meet the requirements of the role.
We believe this is our moment what if it was yours too
APPLY NOW and lets make it happen!
Skills:
Adaptability Analytical Thinking Conflict Management Critical Thinking Customer Service Event Management Financial Systems Individual Resilience Information Security Information Security Management Intentional collaboration Managing performance Problem Solving Risk Management Threat MitigationHow to Apply:
To submit your application click Apply and follow the step by step process.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
