Lead Operations Security Engineer

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Operations Security Lead Engineer to oversee and coordinate SCOR’s operational security activities. This role is ideal for a security professional with a strong technical foundation and proven leadership capabilities.

You will supervise the work of the Operations Security Engineers, coordinate with service owners, and ensure the effective implementation of security controls across infrastructure, cloud, and endpoint environments. You will also be responsible for aggregating key performance indicators (KPIs), establishing centralized reporting, and supporting the CISO in preparing reports for top management.

As the Operations Security Lead, you will be responsible for the overall coordination and supervision of operational security functions. You will ensure alignment between security operations and business objectives, facilitate collaboration across teams, and drive continuous improvement in security posture. You will also lead the development of centralized dashboards and reporting mechanisms to provide visibility into operational security performance.

Key Responsibilities

Team Supervision & Coordination

Lead and support the Operations Security Engineering team. Ensure alignment of daily activities with strategic security goals.

Service Owner Collaboration

Act as the primary liaison between the security operations team and service owners. Facilitate the implementation of security controls and ensure accountability.

· Security Operations Oversight

Oversee the execution of core operational security tasks, including email and endpoint protection, cloud security configuration, certificate and secret management, and network security.

Activity Planning & Prioritization

Coordinate and prioritize operational security initiatives in collaboration with IT and business stakeholders.

· KPI Aggregation & Metrics Management

Define, collect, and analyze KPIs to measure the effectiveness of operational security controls and processes.

Centralized Reporting

Develop and maintain centralized dashboards and reports to provide visibility into operational security activities.

Executive Reporting Support

Assist the CISO in preparing reports and presentations for executive leadership and top management.

Process Improvement

Identify gaps and inefficiencies in operational security processes and lead initiatives to improve them.

Policy & Standards Alignment

Ensure that operational security practices align with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.

· Incident Coordination

Support incident response coordination and ensure timely escalation and resolution of critical security events.

Key Duties

• Supervise and guide the Operations Security Engineering team.
• Coordinate with service owners to ensure secure implementation of services.
• Aggregate and analyze operational KPIs and metrics.
• Develop centralized reporting tools and dashboards.
• Support the CISO in executive-level reporting and strategic planning.

Required experience & competencies

Must adhere to our Key Security Principles and Team Values:

· Security Principles

Defend the business, support the business, and promote responsible information security behavior.

· Team Values

Professionalism, Ethics, Transparency, and Team Spirit. Your leadership and technical expertise will be essential in driving operational excellence and ensuring the resilience of SCOR’s digital infrastructure.

Hard skills

• Security operations across infrastructure, cloud, and endpoints.
• Network and cloud security tools (e.g., Azure Policies, Wiz, Defender for Cloud).
• Certificate and secret management (PKI, Key Vaults).
• SIEM platforms and alert management (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel).

Soft skills

Leading technical teams and coordinating cross-functional initiatives.

• Developing and managing security KPIs and dashboards.
• Reporting to executive stakeholders and supporting strategic planning.
• Security automation and process optimization.

Required Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.

Preferred certifications

CISSP, CISM, Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect (SC-100), or equivalent..