Cybersecurity Operations Lead

Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments institutions and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space cybersecurity and digital identity were driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Operations Lead to oversee mission-critical security operations in a 247 environment. This role is responsible for threat monitoring incident response vulnerability management and ensuring compliance with IM8 governance standards. You will lead a team of cybersecurity engineers manage security infrastructure and drive continuous improvement in operational security practices.

Responsibilities:

Threat Monitoring & Incident Response

• Oversee day-to-day security monitoring using SIEM and endpoint protection tools.
• Lead incident response containment eradication and root cause analysis for cybersecurity events.
• Ensure clear incident classification escalation workflows and communication protocols.

Vulnerability & Patch Management

• Lead vulnerability assessments and penetration testing programs.
• Manage remediation of vulnerabilities across servers network devices middleware and containers.
• Ensure timely patching cycles across all environments.

Security Infrastructure & System Hardening

• Implement configure and maintain security technologies (firewalls IDS/IPS HSM PAM).
• Oversee OS application and network hardening (RHEL Windows Server Kubernetes).
• Review and approve security architecture designs for new components and projects.

Privileged Access Management

• Govern privileged access across Active Directory domains.
• Ensure segregation of duties emergency access procedures and periodic access reviews.

Governance & Compliance

• Enforce compliance with IM8 cybersecurity policies and standards.
• Drive audit readiness maintain risk registers and track remediation progress.

Team Leadership

• Liaise with cross function teams
• Ensure clear documentation SOPs and knowledge transfer for all security activities.
• Drive continuous training and certification for team members.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Information Security Computer Science Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of proven experience in cybersecurity or information security roles supporting mission-critical operations preferably in the public sector.
• Strong competency in operating system security (RHEL Windows Server) network security and Kubernetes security.
• Hands-on experience with two or more tools such as SIEM (LogRhythm) Vulnerability Scanner (Nessus) IAM/PAM (BeyondTrust/CyberArk) HSM TLS/PKI Firewalls (Check Point Palo Alto) IDS/IPS is a must.
• CISSP CISM CEH or equivalent preferred.
• Security principles (CIA defense in depth least privilege).
• Networking and OS fundamentals.
• Identity & Access Management cryptography basics.
• Application security fundamentals (OWASP Top 10 secure coding principles).
• Incident response and IM8 compliance knowledge.
• Strong composure under pressure and ability to lead during incidents.
• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken).
• High integrity attention to detail and accountability.
• Proactive collaborative and able to manage cross-functional coordination.

At Thales were committed to fostering a workplace where respect trust collaboration and passion drive everything we do. Here youll feel empowered to bring your best self thrive in a supportive culture and love the work you do. Join us and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference for a safer greener and more inclusive world.