Global Head of Cyber Defence
Core
Lead global cyber defence strategy, 24/7 SOC operations, and incident response to protect information assets and client data in a complex threat landscape.
Role type
Senior IC Global Head of Cyber Defence
Builds
Global security operations center capabilities, incident response playbooks, and cyber resilience controls
Domain
Financial Services / Cybersecurity
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Global cyber defence strategy, SOC operations leadership, incident response management, threat detection, vulnerability management, cloud security, third-party risk management, regulatory compliance, executive stakeholder engagement, team leadership, crisis management
Preferred skills
CISSP, CISM, GIAC certifications, digital forensics, malware analysis, SIEM platform expertise, managed security service provider (MSSP) management
Technologies
SIEM platforms, cloud hosting platforms, endpoint detection and response (EDR), scripting languages
Responsibilities
Define and execute global cyber defence strategy aligned with risk appetite; lead 24/7 SOC operations and threat intelligence; own cyber incident response and crisis management; strengthen cyber resilience through vulnerability management and defensive controls; engage with regulators and senior leadership on security assurance; build and develop global cyber defence teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with executive leadership scope
