Head of Detection and Response - #1727065

National: £110,000 - £140,000 / London: £120,000 - £160,000

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Cyber Security Detection and Response to lead and manage Aviva's strategy and teams responsible for detecting and responding to cyber security threats. This role is pivotal in our strategy and approach for detecting malicious activity and responding to all cyber incidents. It is a challenging role that requires domain expertise and a deep understanding of the evolving threat landscape.

A bit about the job:

This role leads Aviva's cyber defence operations, overseeing threat detection, response, and recovery across the organisation. It plays a strategic part in shaping security capabilities and ensuring resilience against emerging cyber threats.

• Lead and evolve the Security Operations Centre, Threat Hunting, and Incident Response functions to protect the business from cyber threats.


• Collaborate with the security leadership to define the right mix of technology, processes, and people capabilities to maintain strong cyber defence


• Design and implement automated monitoring systems and lead efforts to detect and analyse malicious activities with cutting-edge tools


• Manage team performance and budgets while promoting professional development, process optimisation, and a strong security culture


• Work closely with leadership and stakeholders to align incident response activities and embed security into business operations and roadmaps

• Proven experience in leading and managing cyber security teams, including SOC, Threat Hunting, and Incident Management.


• Strong understanding of cyber security technologies, processes, and best practices.


• Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.


• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.


• Ability to work collaboratively with senior leadership and external stakeholders.

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow - is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.

• National salary £110,000 - £140,000 and London salary £120,000 - £160,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)


• Bonus opportunity - 25% of annual salary Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva's.


• Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.


• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days


• Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts


• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme


• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer's leave


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  Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work


• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others
  


• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools

Aviva is for everyone:

We're inclusive and welcome everyone - we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don't, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working - spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

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We'd love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Harjot Kaur a call on +44 7353 138456 or send an email to ***********@aviva.com