Head of Detection and Response
Head of Detection and Response
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Head of Cyber Security Detection and Response
National:/ London:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Cyber Security Detection and Response to lead and manage Avivas strategy and teams responsible for detecting and responding to cyber security threats. This role is pivotal in our strategy and approach for detecting malicious activity and responding to all cyber incidents. It is a challenging role that requires domain expertise and a deep understanding of the evolving threat landscape.
A bit about the job:
This role leads Avivas cyber defence operations overseeing threat detection response and recovery across the organisation. It plays a strategic part in shaping security capabilities and ensuring resilience against emerging cyber threats.
Lead and evolve the Security Operations Centre Threat Hunting and Incident Response functions to protect the business from cyber threats.
Collaborate with the security leadership to define the right mix of technology processes and people capabilities to maintain strong cyber defence
Design and implement automated monitoring systems and lead efforts to detect and analyse malicious activities with cuttingedge tools
Manage team performance and budgets while promoting professional development process optimisation and a strong security culture
Work closely with leadership and stakeholders to align incident response activities and embed security into business operations and roadmaps
Skills and experience were looking for:
Proven experience in leading and managing cyber security teams including SOC Threat Hunting and Incident Management.
Strong understanding of cyber security technologies processes and best practices.
Excellent strategic thinking and problemsolving skills.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with senior leadership and external stakeholders.
What youll get for this role:
Our purpose with you today for a better tomorrow is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.
- National salaryand London salary(depending on location skills experience and qualifications)
- Bonus opportunity 25% of annual salary Actual amount depends on your performance and Avivas.
- Generous pension scheme Aviva will contribute up to 14% depending on what you put in.
- 29 days holiday plus bank holidays and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days
- Make your money go further Up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts
- Up to 1200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme
- Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carers leave
- Flexible benefits to suit you including sustainability options such as cycle to work
- Make a difference be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others
- We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools
Aviva is for everyone:
We flex locations hours and working patterns to suit our customers business and you. Most of our people are smart working spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week combining the benefits of flexibility with time together with colleagues.
To find out more about working at Aviva take a look here
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
