- Company Name
- Astellas Pharma
- Job Title
- Information Security Operations Lead
- Job Description
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**Job Title**
Information Security Operations Lead
**Role Summary**
Lead and manage a global Security Operations Center (SOC) to ensure continuous monitoring, detection, and response to cyber threats. Oversee enterprise security domains—endpoint protection, email security, vulnerability management, and attack surface reduction—while aligning operations with industry frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001). Build and direct a hybrid team of full‑time staff, contractors, and managed services to achieve operational excellence and risk mitigation across the organization.
**Expectations**
- Deliver proactive threat detection and rapid incident response at a global scale.
- Maintain and enhance the security technology stack (SIEM, SOAR, EDR, threat‑intel platforms).
- Foster collaboration across security, IT, and business units to support risk management objectives.
- Demonstrate measurable improvements in security posture through metrics and reporting.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Oversee daily SOC operations, ensuring 24/7 monitoring, triage, and remediation.
- Manage and coordinate endpoint, email, vulnerability, and attack‑surface security programs.
- Lead a hybrid team comprising employees, contractors, and managed‑services providers, defining roles, accountability, and performance metrics.
- Maintain and optimize security technologies (SIEM, SOAR, EDR, threat‑intel).
- Align SOC activities with enterprise frameworks (NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, ISO 27001) and internal risk policies.
- Develop incident response playbooks, conduct tabletop exercises, and drive continuous improvement.
- Report on security metrics, incident trends, and program effectiveness to senior leadership.
**Required Skills**
- Proven leadership in global security operations and SOC management.
- Expertise with SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and threat‑intel platforms.
- Deep understanding of NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, and incident‑response methodologies.
- Strong communication, influencing, and cross‑functional collaboration abilities.
- Experience managing mixed teams (employees, contractors, managed services).
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
- Professional certifications: CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or equivalent highly preferred.
Addlestone, United kingdom
Hybrid
Senior
12-11-2025