Cyber Security Operations Lead, Monzo

• You have a strong background managing security operations in a tech environment or highly agile corporate environment
• You have previously developed and delivered innovative solutions and can solve ambiguous problem areas within security operations
• You have in depth technical knowledge of applying security operations concepts across cloud based environments and MacOS estates and can work closely with security engineers to design solutions
• You understand the key security operations technology developments that are emerging worldwide
• You can analyse, tune and refine security monitoring to create the optimal balance of alerts
• You understand how to define, gather and act upon threat intelligence for an organisation
• You have experience of managing a team of security operations specialists and a natural ability to inspire and motivate people
• You have defined and managed information security incident response capabilities
• You can focus on outcomes over processes and optimise for the highest impact solutions
• You are comfortable working autonomously and can create a future vision for security operations and deliver on it
• You have experience of dealing with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation
• You are an excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing

• Run the day to day security operations function
• Own security monitoring, incident response and threat intelligence
• Manage a dedicated squad of security operations specialists/analysts
• Bring innovation and insights on the latest tools, techniques and processes to deliver a cutting edge security operations capability at a tech company
• Own and define the short and long term strategy for security operations at Monzo including the technology, people and processes required to support that strategy
• Input into the overall information security programme planning
• Liaise with various stakeholders across the organisation to define, plan and execute operational activities
• Define and implement methods to continually measure the level of maturity of the security operations team across Monzo
• Work with risk and compliance and across the business to ensure that sufficient controls are in place to mitigate known security risks in this area and make sure that Monzo meets its regulatory requirements around security operations
• Report security operations status and updates to the relevant governance committees

• Recruiter Call (30mins)
• Initial Call with the Hiring Manager (45 mins)
• X2 interviews via Google Meet (x2 60mins)

• Yearly Salary Review + Proactive pay increases to reflect growing responsibilities + Share options
• Flexible working hours
• Work From Home Opportunities + we'll pay for any equipment you need to do your job
• 24 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays
• Paid sick leave for both physical & mental health + Health insurance via AXA or Vitality + Additional health insurance through Medicash
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Learning budget of £1,000 a year
• Aviva Pension Scheme + 4% Employer Contribution
• Paid maternity, paternity, adoption or shared parental leave (after 13 weeks of employment)
• 52 weeks of primary caregiver leave (6 months at 100% pay, 13 weeks at Statutory Maternity Pay, 13 weeks unpaid)
• 3 months of secondary caregiver leave at 100% pay
• Unum Life Insurance
• Access to fertility and family-forming health benefits via Fertifa
• Abellio Season Travel Tickets + Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Total funding: $1.9bn

Monzo is a challenger bank that fully operates online and offers a full range of current, savings, business accounts, and more. The speed of the challenger banks to provide a great experience has been impressive, and the number of competitors appearing has proven the consumer desire for innovation.