Cyber Security Operations - Manager

KPMG-UnitedKingdom
Birmingham
1 year ago
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Job description

Role Title:

Security Operations / SecOps Manager

Role Overview:

You will be working as a consultant in KPMG's expanding Security Operations practice. As a Security Operations Manager, you will help our clients in solving some of the key challenges faced by security operations leaders. The work would involve advising our clients on Security Operations Strategy, Design, Maturity Assessment, Artificial Intelligence and emerging tech adoption in SOC and Optimisation. You will get a chance to learn new skills, certifications and work with some of our key alliance partners, including some the largest security vendors in the industry. You will be working in a dynamic environment and engage with leading companies around the world


Requirements:
Experience of managing a team in a Security Operations Centre Alternatively, consulting or advisory experience in Security Operations Operational level experience in some of these domains (not all): security engineering, alert triaging, rule writing, incident response, DFIR, Data Leakage Prevention, Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability and Patch Management, Deception Technologies, Identity Management and security control testing In-depth knowledge of at least one SIEM platform or security data lake and related processes Knowledge of various security tools, their functions and comparisons such as XDR, Vulnerability Management solutions, MITRE ATT&CK, SOAR tools, CASB, Email Security solutions Understanding of different threats, their attack paths, impact and remediation Knowledge of network and cloud security fundamentals Ability to explain complex technical concepts in business terms Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Extensive experience in problem solving, report writing and presentations

Desirable:
Previous experience in cyber project management Part of a large transformation and implementation project Experience with Incident Response or SOAR tool Previous experience in responding to Request for Proposals A network of other security professionals and relationships in the industry
Qualifications & Certifications:
Bachelor's degree in information security, Computer Science, Engineering, Technology or a similar degree Minimum of 5 years of experience in this area Any SecOps related certifications, including security vendor certifications

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