Security Operations

Version 1 Belfast, Northern Ireland, United KingdomSecurity Operations

Version 1 Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Company Description

Version 1 has celebrated over 28 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Our expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly changing Digital-First world we live in. We foster strong partnerships with leading technology giants including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.Company Description

Version 1 has celebrated over 28 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Our expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly changing Digital-First world we live in. We foster strong partnerships with leading technology giants including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.

We’re An Award-winning Employer Reflecting How Our Employees Are At The Very Heart Of Version 1 And What We Do

UK and Ireland''s premier AWS, Microsoft and Oracle partner3300+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland and UKBest Workplace for Women in the UK and Ireland by GPTWBest Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW

We’re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in you!

Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced, values-centric trusted Cyber Security Advisor and Enterprise Security Architect to join our team. The successful candidate will lead security maturity and transformation programs, design and operationalize security frameworks across cloud, identity, network, and endpoint domains, and drive risk management, compliance alignment, and SecOps modernization. This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate secure-by-design and zero trust principles, strengthening the organization’s overall cybersecurity posture.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end enterprise security maturity assessments aligned with NIST CSF and industry best practices, delivering strategic roadmaps for risk reduction and compliance.Design and deploy integrated security frameworks spanning cloud, identity, network, and endpoint platforms, enhancing detection and response capabilities.Direct vulnerability management and penetration testing initiatives to proactively identify and remediate security gaps.Spearhead SecOps transformation efforts including SIEM deployment, automation, and incident response optimization.Collaborate with executive leadership and stakeholders to establish governance, risk management, and compliance processes supporting regulatory requirements.Champion the adoption of secure-by-design practices in application development, infrastructure architecture, and cloud adoption.Develop and deliver security awareness and enablement programs to elevate organizational security culture.

Qualifications

Core Technologies:

Enterprise Security Architecture and SecOps across Endpoint, Network, Identity, Cloud (Microsoft 365, Azure) and Data domains.Proficient in security operations tools including Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR.Experienced in networking (LAN, WLAN, SD-WAN, SSE, and SASE) across Cisco, Zscaler, and Palo Alto platforms.

Expertise

Leading security maturity programs—assessment, design, integration, and operationalization of security frameworks.Driving risk management, compliance, vulnerability management, and SecOps transformation.Strategic advisor for security governance and posture enhancement.

Processes And Practices

Experienced in Six Sigma, ITIL, Prince2, Agile delivery methodologies.

Standards And Frameworks

Skilled in NIST CSF, NCSC CAF, ACSC Essential Eight and ISM, PSPF, COBIT, MITRE ATTandCK, CIS Controls.

Additional Information

Why Version 1?

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.

Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company''s profits.Strong Career Progression and mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance and Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme.Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance.Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme.Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies.Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards and ‘Call-Out’ platform.Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.

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