Head of Cyber Security Operations
Auckland, New Zealand
Vector Limited
Job Description
About Us
Vector is a dynamic organisation in transition, leading in a sector that is undergoing massive transformation, working on critical projects that are global in reach. We operate a range of innovative businesses delivering energy and communication services to more than 600,000 homes and commercial customers across Aotearoa. We love working together to create a new energy future.
To do this successfully we need to ensure that our Security Operations Centre (SOC) is continually monitoring, detecting, protecting, and responding to potential cyber security related incidents that could adversely impact Vector or its external energy sector partners. We currently have a vacancy for a Head of Cyber Security Operations to take on this task and assist the Chief Information Security Officer in achieving these goals.
About the role
The Head of Cyber Security Operations will manage internal and third-party resources, and will be responsible for:
- Overall management of people, process, and technology capabilities within the Cyber Security Operations team
- Leadership and oversight for the activity within the 24/7 Security Operations Centre (SOC) including Incident Response and Threat Intelligence capabilities
- Work collaboratively with the other leaders of the Cyber Security practice
- Monitor and look for ways to improve processes, systems and platforms.
Who we are looking for
This key leadership role is an exciting opportunity for a Cyber Security professional to join our growing Cyber Security team, and work with ambitious people who are experts in their field.
To be successful in this role you will need the following skills and experience:
- 2+ years of experience in leadership or management role within a SOC environment.
- Excellent understanding of major regulatory and industry standards such as NIST and MITRE ATT&ACK framework, and endpoint Detection & Response (EDR/XDR), automation (SOAR/SIEM) and hands on experience with their deployment and management.
- High level of interpersonal skills for effective team management and collaboration with partners, stakeholders, internal and external customers, and leadership.
- Ability to communicate complex messages in a simple, clear, and concise manner to various audiences (written and verbal);
- Project Delivery - Proven ability executing projects in a collaborative, fast paced environment effectively.
- Experience with incident responses, processes, and procedures.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, decision making ability and sound judgment.
- Results-oriented, resilient, and able to meet targets and deliver quality work;
- Has experience of leading and motivating teams to a set of common objectives.
What we can offer you
We love working together to create a new energy future. If you want to be part of an organisation with a real and tangible purpose, in an evolving industry - Vector could be the place for you.
We offer:
- Work with a collaborative team of professionals, who are leaders in their field
- Flexibility in start and finish times so you can balance work and life
- Health and wellbeing support
- Great benefits that reflect the importance of family
Vector engages a workforce made up of people and teams with diverse skills, values, backgrounds, and experiences. We respect and value people who are different from each other. We are proud of what we have achieved so far:
- First corporate Living Wage Accredited employer
- First Accessibility Tick employer
- Rainbow Tick accredited
- Winner of three gongs at the 2019 Diversity Awards NZ, including the Supreme Award in 2019 and 2020.
If you require assistance or accessibility support from us during the application and selection process, please do get in touch with us on 099787804.
Applications will close Tuesday April 30th, however, Interviews may be scheduled as we receive applications, so do not delay – Apply today!
* Salary range is an estimate based on our InfoSec / Cybersecurity Salary Index 💰
Tags: Automation CISO EDR Incident response Monitoring NIST SIEM SOAR SOC Threat intelligence XDR
Perks/benefits: Health care Startup environment
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