Chief Security Operations Officer

7 days ago


Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Defend Limited Full time

About Defend Limited: We're a business-centric cybersecurity organisation founded by a team of passionate cybersecurity experts whose mission is to build a cyber resilient world. With over five years of experience, we've grown exponentially, serving customers in New Zealand and globally. Our core values centre around our people-first approach, setting us apart from the rest.

Principal Security Operations Engineer Role: This senior position requires a leader to oversee our cybersecurity operations, monitoring networks, identifying threats, and maintaining customer IT infrastructure security and resilience. Your technical expertise will drive the success of this role, as you collaborate with cross-functional teams to protect our customers from ever-evolving threats.

Responsibilities:

  1. Monitor network traffic and perform threat analysis to ensure security and resilience.
  2. Develop and implement robust security measures to prevent breaches and data loss.
  3. Lead the development of detection and response playbooks to enhance our incident response capabilities.
  4. Collaborate with the team to fill gaps in our security posture, keeping it always up-to-date and effective.
  5. Contribute to post-mortem activities after security incidents, ensuring lessons learned are applied.
  6. Support the training and development of junior team members, helping them grow in their roles.

Requirements:

  • Strong technical background in security operations, including experience with SIEM, EDR, and other security tools.
  • Excellent communication skills to engage effectively with customers and stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to document high-quality processes and reports.
  • Experience in handling complex security incidents and understanding DFIR processes.
  • Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and staying updated on the latest security trends.
  • Possession of relevant certifications, such as those from ISC2, SANS, or CompTIA.

Benefits:

  • National presence allowing flexible work arrangements.
  • Ongoing career development opportunities.
  • Professional growth through continuous learning.


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