Cyber Defence Team Manager

Company Description
OUTsurance is a customer-centric financial services company with a global foot print. We are vibrant, successful and values orientated with an awesome dynamic culture encapsulated by the ethos that clients and staff “always get something OUT.” Our success can be attributed, amongst other things, to the outstanding people that work for us.

In this role, you will work with the Head of Information Security.The Information Security function is central to delivering on the department’s security priorities.

Job Description**
Responsibilities**

As the Cyber Defence Team Manager, you will be responsible for not limited to below
- Responsible for overseeing all security incident investigations to ensure that incidents are thoroughly & timeously investigated.
- Facilitate and/or oversee the implementation of countermeasures to mitigate any identified deficiencies.
- Deployment or assist with deployment of technical solutions for detecting & preventing potential threats.
- Ensure all relevant hosts & sources are monitored across the environment, including cloud and on premise.
- Ensure that all new critical security log sources are ingested into the relevant SIEM.
- Ensure adequate activity log retention on all critical systems, apps & infrastructure appliances for investigation purposes in the event of a breach.
- Identify important elements of threats (behaviours, tools, targeting, etc.) and use this knowledge to build detections.
- Fine tune existing IoCs to reduce false positives.
- Mature the company’s Cyber Incident response plan & processes.
- Take ownership of incident response playbooks.
- Initiate the incorporation of the Mitre ATT&CK framework into relevant processes and procedures.
- Facilitate/coordinate regular cyber breach simulations with internal teams & EXCO.
- Monitor and report on effectiveness of key security countermeasures.
- Run regular phishing simulations using the company’s security awareness solution.
- Develop a Cyber Security awareness program and implement a Cyber Security Awareness solution to support the program
**Competencies**

The successful individual would need to demonstrate the below listed competencies at an advanced level:

- 'Can do' attitude, comfortable dealing with ambiguity, resilient, strong team player, committed to continuous improvement
- Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships
- Problem-solving with strong decision-making mind-set
- Takes initiative and works under own direction
- Engages professionally
- Adapts and responds positively to change
- The ability to multitask and handle stress to meet project deadlines
- Enthusiasm, energy, determination and a passion for improving client experience through digital platforms
- Works meticulously always demonstrating a very high level of attention to detail
- The ability to multitask and handle stress
- Strong problem solving skills and willingness to roll up one’s sleeves to get the job
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with executive management

**Qualifications**:

- 7 years of IT experience in an information security role
- 3 years experience in leading technical.
- Deep knowledge of National Institute of Standards and Technology
- Strong security and technical background
- Relevant formal qualifications
- Real world experience of best practice

Additional Information
In accordance with OUTsurance Insurance Company Ltd Employment Equity goals, preference will be given to individuals who meet the job requirements and are from the various designated groups.