Head of Cyber Fusion Centre Location: Portugal, Lisbon; UK, York; UK, London
Job Type: Permanent
Reporting to: Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Band: III
Company Description:
Hiscox is a diversified international insurance group with a powerful brand, strong balance sheet and plenty of room to grow. Listed on the London Stock Exchange and headquartered in Bermuda, Hiscox has over 3,000 staff across 14 countries and 34 offices.
The Role:
The Head of Cyber Fusion Centre oversees our global cyber operations capability. You will lead a team responsible for proactively identifying cyber threats, responding to these threats, and protecting our business from harm. This role leads the largest proportion of the Cybersecurity function at Hiscox, requiring a leader who can motivate and inspire their team to achieve technical excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
Responsible for the end-to-end delivery of cybersecurity operations for the business.
Build, develop and maintain a roadmap of operational security capabilities for the Fusion Centre.
Develop, implement, test and maintain cyber incident response processes and procedures.
Lead initial response to security incidents and escalate accordingly.
Communicate with executives on active incidents.
Provide technical leadership to a multidisciplinary team.
Design, deliver and manage cyber-related exercises.
Measure the effectiveness and performance of operational security controls.
Identify methods to enhance security operations and incident response capabilities.
Acquire, train and retain cyber talent.
Manage third-party service providers.
Help build and develop our 24/7 security operations mindset.
Candidate Profile:
Minimum of 8 years experience in cybersecurity operations, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Strong knowledge of security frameworks and best practices (e.g., NIST, ISO, CIS).
Excellent knowledge of penetration testing tools and ethical hacking practices.
Excellent knowledge of Security Information and Event Management technologies.
Strong knowledge of Threat Intelligence systems and security technologies.
Previous experience leading a Security Operations Centre or a global Cyber Incident Response Team.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Good leadership and team management skills.
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent certification is desirable.
Diversity & Benefits:
At Hiscox, we care about our people and are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive culture. We offer a hybrid working model to encourage a healthy work-life balance.
Our benefits package includes a bonus, contributory pension, 25 days annual leave plus additional days, private medical for all the family, and more.
Why work here? If you want to help build a brilliant future; work with amazing people; be part of a unique company culture; and enjoy great employee benefits, come and join us.
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About us We're a global, specialist insurer headquartered in Bermuda and listed on the London Stock Exchange. If you want to build a great career with a company that prioritizes strong values, we'd love to hear from you.
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