Security Operations Lead

If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity, we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given below.

The Security Operations Lead is responsible for the end-to-end delivery and continuous improvement of security services. This includes managing day-to-day security operations, ensuring compliance, and leading the response to security incidents. The Security Operations Lead will drive initiatives to strengthen the organisations security posture while maintaining high levels of service performance.

Manage the day-to-day operation of security services depending on specialisation, including areas such as monitoring, incident response, threat intelligence, and overall security infrastructure.

Coordinate with the Secure Pillar to ensure cross-functional collaboration for the delivery of integrated security services.

Take a lead role in the resolution of security incidents, ensuring that the proper incident response protocols are followed, and post-incident reviews are conducted.

Ensure that incidents are documented, root cause analysis is performed, and lessons learned are incorporated into future operations.

Regularly monitor and report on security service performance, highlighting any deviations from agreed-upon SLAs or targets.

Manage relationships with external vendors and service providers related to security services.

Ensure that third-party services meet security standards and are compliant with internal policies and regulations.

Ensure proper risk assessments and testing are done before changes are introduced.

Manage transitions from the Change Pillar coordinating with relevant teams to ensure smooth implementation. 

Maintain accurate service documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures. 

Collaborate with relevant teams to ensure security operations contribute effectively to business continuity and disaster recovery planning.

Maintain comprehensive documentation and evidence to support internal and external audits, ensuring ongoing compliance with regulatory and policy requirements.

Responsible for undertaking other duties as reasonably required from time to time by line and task management.  

AWE has a wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:

Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don’t always ‘tick every box’. That’s why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don’t meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we’d love to receive your application.

Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don’t always ‘tick every box’. That’s why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don’t meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we’d love to receive your application.

• We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes.
• You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. 
• We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.
• Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.

Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.

Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.