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Business Unit: Technology Operations & Cyber Security – Cyber Detect and Respond
Location: UK Hybrid - With frequent (no rota) in-office days at our Glasgow or Newcastle hubs
Working in Cyber Security is a big deal as we continue to play a key role in keeping Virgin Money safe. We’re on an exciting journey with a big vision as we grow our team to enhance our security and cyber operations. We’ll be working to identify threats to Virgin Money and the financial services sector and respond appropriately. You’ll play an important role in helping us understand the threat landscape so we can protect ourselves from risk.
What you’ll be doing:
* Safeguard networks and systems by responding to cyber threats in real time. Managing the response to cybersecurity incidents and related investigations, following the incident response lifecycle, to a timely and effective resolution.
* Analyse breaches, uncover attack vectors, and ensure attackers don’t leave a trace. Use security tools to discover, process, preserve and analyse data using analytical and problem-solving skills to conduct investigations and respond to eDiscovery cases.
* Swiftly assess, mitigate and neutralise security incidents utilising incident response plans to resolve incidents. Ensuring that incident response processes and procedures align to industry best practice.
* Work with cross-functional teams to strengthen our cybersecurity posture and prevent future threats. Driving continuous improvement of incident response capabilities through post-incident reviews and incident scenario testing.
* Be the first line of defence in keeping sensitive data secure and ensuring our operations stay uninterrupted. Working with the wider Security Operations teams and 3rd party security partners to ensure tools and processes remain robust.
* Inform and advise senior management on cybersecurity issues, strategies, and risk management, ensuring a clear understanding of cybersecurity posture and initiatives.
We need you to have:
* Substantial experience in managing the response to cybersecurity incidents and operationally leading a team in responding to cybersecurity incidents.
* Detailed understanding of the attack vectors, methods and actors in relation to cybersecurity and experience in developing and testing incident scenarios and red team exercises.
* Analytical skills and experience with cybersecurity metrics and risk management.
* Excellent interpersonal skills, relationship skills, and written/verbal communications skills.
* Ability to multitask and engage with stakeholders across a complex organisational structure.
* Expert knowledge of Cyber Security Incident Response best practice.
* Prior experience in cyber security, with a strong background in security operations, threat detection, and incident response.
* Flexibility regarding working hours / on-call coverage.
* Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, GIAC or similar are highly desirable.
* ITIL Service Management process awareness (Change, Incident & Problem Management processes).
* Practical experience of eDiscovery following the Electronic Discovery Reference Model.
* Working knowledge of computer and cloud forensics.
* Experience of operational security controls and product stack.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team at careers@virginmoney.com
Now the legal bit:
Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK.
If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Financial Services and Banking
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