Security Lead

As a Security Lead at Big Data Exchange (BDX), you will play a crucial role in providing security incident response and readiness within a 24x7 Security Operations Centre supporting the IT Infrastructure and Operations team. Your responsibilities will include managing security incidents, responding to operational incidents, coordinating incident responses, and developing incident response playbooks and procedures. You will be responsible for supporting global vulnerability management processes, conducting regular vulnerability assessments, collaborating with IT teams to implement security patches, and validating updates. Additionally, you will manage the Total Cost of Ownership for security solutions, operate various security tools such as HIDS, NIDS, IPS, analysers, and scanners, and monitor and analyze security tools to identify threats and vulnerabilities. Your role will involve assisting in the identification and evaluation of security threats and vulnerabilities, conducting in-depth analysis of security events, and providing recommendations for mitigation and remediation solutions. You will also be required to participate in industry cyber forums, support audits and reviews, and stay updated on developments in the information security industry. To excel in this role, you should have a proven track record in managing technical resources, relevant information security experience, solid knowledge of cloud technologies, and familiarity with cloud security architecture and operations. You must also possess experience with SecDevOps principles, Security Automation and Orchestration, and industry best-practice approaches to IT systems design and management. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential for effectively communicating with senior management and technical/non-technical audiences. A relevant University degree in Computer Science, Information Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience is a must. Additionally, holding certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or other relevant cyber security certifications is advantageous. For this role, essential competencies and behavioral skills include a Bachelor's degree in computer science, at least 10 years of relevant experience in cyber security, knowledge of information technology operation, cyber security assessment, cyber security products, and market best practices and frameworks. Certification in cyber security and project management is desirable for this position. Big Data Exchange (BDX) offers a dynamic environment where you can contribute to the security operations and incident response functions while staying abreast of the latest developments in the information security industry. Join us in our mission to provide mission-critical infrastructure for Enterprise IT workloads and support digital transformations and sustainability.,