Operational Seniority: Extensive experience in modern Security Operations, specifically acting as an Incident Commander or Lead Responder in high-stakes environments.
Strategic Vision: A clear, modern philosophy on how a SecOps function should run, prioritising automation and vendor optimisation over linear headcount growth.
Cloud-Native Literacy: Familiarity with modern tech stacks (AWS, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines) and the ability to leverage automation (Python, scripting, or automation platforms) to optimise analyst workflows.
The "Builder" Mentality: You are highly comfortable executing as a senior IC on day one, with the presence and leadership maturity to transition into a team manager.