Lead Security Operations Engineer

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Job Title: Lead Security Operations Engineer

Location: Durrington / Hybrid working

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: from 65k

About the role

This is a new and pivotal role within IT Operations created to establish and lead our Security Operations function at a time of significant transformation. Reporting into the Infrastructure Operational Support Manager youll work closely with infrastructure network and security governance teams to strengthen our cyber resilience and protect critical services.

As the Security Operations Subject Matter Expert youll shape the operating model define the roadmap and embed bestpractice security across our IT estate. This is an opportunity to combine handson technical delivery with leadership strategy and influence in a role where your expertise will make a visible and lasting impact.

What you will be responsible for:

Youll lead the daytoday and strategic delivery of Security Operations ensuring our people platforms and partners work together to manage threats vulnerabilities and incidents effectively.

This will include:

• Establishing and leading the Security Operations function including defining processes frameworks and tooling
• Owning vulnerability management across the organisation identifying prioritising and driving remediation using tools such as Qualys and Tenable
• Managing and optimising security tooling including SIEM endpoint protection DLP and internet security solutions
• Acting as the primary technical escalation point for complex security incidents and operational issues
• Coordinating incident response and emergency activities working closely with internal teams and external partners
• Managing and assuring thirdparty SOC providers and near/offshore partners against agreed SLAs
• Developing and owning the security operations roadmap driving continuous improvement and innovation

Additional requirements specific to the role

• Participation in a 24/7 oncall rota to support critical incident response
• Travel across Southern Water sites as required
• Close collaboration with infrastructure network and governance teams across IT Operations

What youll bring to the role:

Essential

• Proven handson experience in Security Operations including incident response and vulnerability management
• Strong technical knowledge of security tooling such as SIEM platforms endpoint protection and vulnerability scanning tools
• Experience leading or coordinating internal teams and thirdparty SOC providers
• Familiarity with IT service management tools such as ServiceNow
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across technical teams

Desirable

• Professional certifications such as CISSP CISM CompTIA Security or equivalent
• Experience within utilities critical infrastructure or operational technology environments

Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britains water industry investing significantly to enhance resilience sustainability and service excellence. With 7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30 this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed.

You will be joining at a time ofsignificant change working alongside a highly skilled leadership team witha clear visionfor the future. We offer an environment where senior professionals can make a meaningful impact influence major strategic decisions and drive long-term value creation

At Southern Water we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. Ifyourepassionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our teamwedlove to hear from youeven if youdonttick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need.

If this roleisntquite whatyourelooking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (-Introduce Yourself)

Our Commitment to Diversity

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds identities and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race ethnicity gender sexual orientation age disability religion or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process please let us know.

Additionalinformation:

In line with Southern Waters security requirements successful candidates willbe requiredto provide evidence of their identity eligibility to work in the UKcriminal recordcheck (DBS)and verification of their employment and/or education history for the past three years.

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of allpreemploymentchecks including security vetting.

Please note that if a candidate does not meet the required security standards orfails topass the vetting process Southern Water reserves the right to withdraw the offer of employment. Some positions may also requirehigher levels of security vetting which may involve providingadditionaldocumentation.

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