Snr Security Operations Specialist Job Manchester England UK,Security

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Security Operations Specialist to support our home based security function, with occasional travel to offices and operational sites. The ideal candidate will drive vulnerability reduction across Sodexo and its suppliers, deploy and maintain core security solutions, monitor the evolving threat landscape, and enhance operational efficiency through automation. Strong prioritisation skills and a proactive approach to strengthening Sec Ops capabilities are essential.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

For more information on Sodexo Careers please visit Sodexo Careers

Main Responsibilities

Act as the Subject Matter Expert on security solutions (antimalware, vulnerability scanner, EDR, MFA, etc.) and work as solution owner

Be the spokesperson and referent for the deployment of security solutions

Provide expertise and implement technical security protocols (encryption, DMARC, etc.)

Support activities in the security architecture domain to ensure security is adequately implemented in architecture design

Assist with security incidents at a local level

Review change requests and provide technical recommendations as needed

Contribute to pilots and proof of concepts to enhance IT & Cyber Security capabilities

Automate manual processes to gain in efficiency and reduce errors

Support the Operational Security domain in developing new processes, procedures, and tools

Stay up to date with evolving threats and mitigation techniques

Assist the GRC team in collation of statistics, reporting risk and providing remediation plans

Define and maintain a vulnerability testing programme across Sodexo and its suppliers to ensure vulnerabilities are timely identified and handled adequately

Monitor vulnerabilities for the whole estate covering on premise assets but also external SaaS and public Cloud assets as needed

Lead the penetration tests and technical security audits schedule (source code review, architecture review, etc.), report findings, manage stakeholders and lead the remediation program

Support business stakeholders, suppliers when needed, and the wider IS&T department in defining appropriate action plans

Prioritise vulnerability management remediation activities to ensure a sound approach to continuously improve the vulnerability management procedures and process

Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements

The Ideal Candidate

Demonstrated experience of driving reduction of vulnerabilities within an enterprise
Experience with risk-based vulnerability management and a solid understanding of exploitable vulnerabilities
Experience of establishing and maintaining operational security solutions management processes, procedures, and tools at enterprise level
Hands-on experience of selecting, deploying and maintaining a variety of security solutions such as vulnerability appliances/agents, EDR, antimalware, MFA, etc.
Hands-on experience in network/server and security operational roles
Experience in automating manual processes in line with Dev Ops/Dev Sec Ops
Experience of communicating technical information to a non-technical audience to define relevant action plans with the business and IS&T
Proficiency in core information security principles (access control, operating system security, vulnerability management, etc.)
Knowledge of MITRE, NIST and OWASP frameworks

Package Description

Competitive salary depending on experience

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater.

You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way.

In addition, we offer 20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice.

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