Head of Security Operations
~ Hybrid 3x per week in the office
Our client a global insurance business are looking for a Head of Security to join them on a permanent basis.
You will help to establish and lead local security operations capability across European offices, providing strategic technical leadership in incident response, cyber threat visibility, and security resilience. This role will bridge the gap between our centralized corporate security services and regional business needs.
Incident Response & Security Operations
Lead and mature security incident response capabilities across the organisation
Provide expert technical guidance during security incidents and recovery efforts
Build real-time visibility into organisational cyber telemetry and security posture
Leadership & Team Management
~ Line manage and mentor a security engineer and future team members
Partner with third-party security service providers and managed services
Align regional security operations with global CISO strategy
Enhance detection and monitoring capabilities aligned to NIS2/NIST frameworks
Drive continuous improvement of security tools, processes, and procedures
Ensure appropriate balance between local autonomy and corporate alignment
Contribute to broader security strategy and roadmap development
Demonstrable expertise in security incident investigation, detection, response, and recovery (NIST/NIS2 frameworks)
Strong foundation in security operations, but with strategic vision beyond SOC alert handling
Experience with security telemetry, SIEM platforms, and threat detection technologies
Understanding of enterprise security architecture in complex, matrixed organisations
Experience working alongside third-party security service providers and corporate security teams