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About the Role:
Pearson is looking for an experienced Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager to lead a team of security analysts and drive the SOC MSSP relationship. You will be responsible for day-to-day operations, and management of the SOC.
Responsibilities:
- Identifying new detection opportunities, refine existing playbooks and support new technology implementations to defend against evolving threats.
- Manage the SOC MSSP relationship, ensuring cases are handled in accordance to SOP’s, KPIs and OKR’s are met.
- Ability to lead incident bridges and drive remediation activities where necessary.
- Implementing and improving security processes, procedures within the SOC.
- Providing guidance, coaching and development opportunities in a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
- Maintaining awareness and understanding of the current threat landscape. Analyze threat intelligence with an aim to mitigate potential risks.
- Reporting the overall health of the SOC via metrics, OKRs and risk indicators to leadership
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in a leadership or senior role of an operational security team.
- Hands on experience and understanding of security concepts, SOAR, EDR, NDR and SIEM technologies.
- Hands on experience with multiple Cloud Service Providers (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc).
- Hands on experience leading cyber incidents and forensics activity
- Demonstrate the ability to multitask, adapt and thrive within a fast-paced environment.
- Have excellent communication skills and stakeholder management.
- Experience managing vendor relationships.
Flexible working: Pearson is committed to hybrid working practices. Where possible our employees can choose to manage their attendance to the office more flexibly.
Diversity: We value the power of an inclusive culture and also a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.
To learn more about Pearson’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, navigate to: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Pearson.
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