Head of Security Operations & Engineering – Flutter Functions

• Develop and lead Security Operations and Engineering teams securing global services
• Form part of the Technology Operations leadership team and set and execute the Cloud Security Strategy
• Manage vendor relationships with AWS, Wiz, Crowd Strike, Cata Networks, Cribl, and Splunk
• Adopt Agentic AI in detection and response capabilities
• Lead and support security incidents and mentor teams in incident scenarios
• Establish AI-augmented risk and vulnerability management practices
• Liaise with Data Protection, Risk, and Audit teams to meet requirements and security compliance and regulatory standards
• Develop SOC capabilities to respond to AI-based threats at machine speed
• Align technology roadmaps and establish Dev Sec Ops  best practices
• Engage with security leaders across brands to share knowledge
• Provide training, mentoring, consulting, and knowledge transfer
• Establish processes, procedures, policies, and KPI reporting for tooling and systems
• Promote continuous improvement through service enhancements and agentic automation of manual tasks

• Experience operating in a senior technology role within a fast-paced online/eCommerce organisation
• Extensive experience building, leading, and transforming teams
• Extensive experience with Security Operations Centres (SOC), Network, Identity, Application, and Data security
• Experience with Dev Sec Ops , including code pipeline security and Agile philosophies/models
• Strong understanding of configuration management and automation systems
• Subject matter expertise in security technologies, with demonstrable experience developing and implementing them
• Good understanding of cloud infrastructure platforms, including AWS, GCP, and Azure
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including communication with executive leadership
• Powerful analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to clarify and assess issues independently and prioritize workload effectively
• Competence in business change and driving change across large organisations
• Proven track record delivering solutions with an outcome/value focus and leading at scale against strategic objectives
• Excellent understanding of Service Management and Service Lifecycle frameworks
• Curiosity and openness toward AI and emerging technologies, with willingness to continuously learn, adapt, share knowledge, and collaborate with AI tools
• Ability to work across Flutter UK & Ireland office locations

Demonstrates expertise in leading Security Operations and Engineering teams, developing and executing Cloud Security Strategies, and managing vendor relationships with key security technology providers. Proficient in establishing Dev Sec Ops  best practices and AI-augmented risk management to enhance security posture and compliance.

• Security Operations Centre (SOC) Management
• Cloud Security Strategy Development
• Dev Sec Ops  Implementation
• Vendor Relationship Management
• AI-Augmented Risk Management

• Security Operations
• Network Security
• Identity Security
• Application Security
• Data Security
• Configuration Management
• Automation Systems
• Cloud Infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Incident Response
• Service Management

• Strong Communication Skills
• Analytical Problem-Solving
• Change Management
• Mentoring and Training
• Collaboration

• ECommerce
• Agile Methodologies
• Service Lifecycle Frameworks
• AI Technologies
• Security Compliance

• AWS
• Wiz
• Crowd Strike
• Cata Networks
• Cribl
• Splunk