Security Defence and Operation Lead

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The Security Defense and Operations Lead is responsible for safeguarding digital infrastructure by coordinating incident response, managing vulnerability remediation, and maintaining critical security controls. This role ensures threats identified by the Security Operations Center (SOC) are swiftly addressed, incidents are resolved, and endpoint and network protections are continuously optimized. The position plays a vital role in minimizing cyber risk exposure, supporting compliance, and ensuring business continuity. Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Lead incident remediation for threats identified by the SOC, ensuring timely containment and recovery.

• Coordinate vulnerability remediation across IT teams, ensuring issues are tracked, prioritized, and resolved.

• Verify resolution of incidents and validate patching activities.

• Maintain and optimize endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools and network segmentation controls.

• Develop and implement incident response playbooks and operational workflows.

• Monitor third-party service providers to ensure performance meets contractual obligations.

• Collaborate with IT, DevSecOps, and compliance teams to align security operations with business and regulatory requirements.

Job Experience and Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, IT, or related field.

• Industry-recognized certifications such as CISSP, GCIH, CEH, CompTIA Security+/CySA+.

• Microsoft certifications (SC-200, SC-300, SC-900) highly advantageous.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Sentinel, and other Microsoft 365 security tools.

• Additional training in incident response, vulnerability management, and EDR platforms recommended.

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