Lead improvements in detection and response capabilities, continuously optimising monitoring, alerting, and incident response processes
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, setting a high standard in security practices and offering guidance for professional development
Participate actively in an on-call rotation, responding to escalated security incidents and coordinating effective resolutions
Demonstrate excellence in white-glove service delivery, ensuring security incidents are managed thoroughly and with professionalism
Define and collaborate on implementing leading security practices, ensuring strategies align with organisational security goals and industry standards
Take ownership of security project execution, prioritising tasks and aligning initiatives with team and company objectives
Use and optimise advanced security tools, including SIEMs and vulnerability scanners, to enhance detection, logging, and analysis capabilities
Conduct regular and detailed vulnerability assessments, identifying gaps in security controls and implementing mitigation strategies
Support compliance efforts, ensuring documentation, audits, and regulatory standards are met to maintain certifications and adherence to best practices
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development and IT, to integrate security best practices within architectural frameworks
Lead security awareness initiatives, educating technical teams on advanced security topics and secure coding practices
Stay informed on emerging security threats and technologies, continuously evaluating and integrating relevant tools or methodologies
Provide guidance for risk management processes, helping to establish and maintain effective risk identification and mitigation protocols
Develop and document security processes and procedures, ensuring consistency and readiness for both routine and high-stress security incidents
Support leadership with reporting by providing insights and data on incidents, vulnerabilities, project progress, and metrics to inform security decisions
Lead automation and process optimisation efforts by developing scripts and tools to automate repetitive security tasks as well as to enhance detection and response capabilities through the use of automation and integration of security tools