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Regional CERT Manager

Job ID:
R-95362
Category:
Uniops
Location:
Kingston upon Thames, England
Date posted:
06/22/2025
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Job Title: CERT Manager Europe

Location: Kingston

Work-Level: 2C

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • The person in this role is expected to bring in rich techno-managerial experience in cyber security operations. The person will bring in strategic leadership and will also be willing to engage hands-on to guide the team for effective incident management.

  • It is expected that the person owns end-to-end Incident Management process and tracks Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Metrics to drive continual improvement and operational excellence within the respective region.

  • Leads cyber incident notifications containment, investigation, remediation, and communication. The person in this role also coordinates with external investigators/specialists in major incidents.

  • Participates in discussions involving SOC capability projects and services for appropriate integration of technology and use-cases. Utilizes latest and advanced knowledge of SOC Technologies across various platforms for effective monitoring, alert triaging, and incident management.

  • Manages stakeholder and vendor partner relationships and streamlines RACI with them for effective support and service delivery for incident management.

  • The person in this role is expected to be a great leader and coach to the team and should be able to communicate complex cyber matters confidently and effectively to senior stakeholders in a simple language.

KEY REQUIREMENTS (Education, Work Experience & Skills)

MANDATORY

  • Hands-on experience with SOC Technologies: SIEM, EDR / XDR, SOAR.
  • Hands-on experience in malware analysis, forensics and network security.
  • Minimum 8 years of enterprise experience in a global SOC (Security Operations Centre) domain with minimum 3 years of people management experience.
  • Strong ethics, values, and great communication skills.
  • Working knowledge of at least one of the scripting tools: Python/ Perl/ PowerShell.
  • Experience collaborating with legal, compliance, and business continuity teams during major incidents
  • Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST 800-61, ISO 27035, or MITRE ATT&CK for incident response planning and execution
  • GIAC Certification GCFE/ GCFA/ GREM/ GNFA / GCIA / GMON
  • Certification in Azure / AWS / GCP security

NOTES

Please apply via this portal as e-mail applications may not be processed and include your Future Fit Plan if possible.

By applying for this vacancy, you are confirming that you have made your Line Manager aware of your application and that you are at a point in your career with Unilever where it is appropriate for you to be applying for other positions.   

Should you require additional information or reasonable adjustments to allow you to present your best self during this process, please contact your Talent Partner Anisha Kanani on Anisha.Kanani@unilever.com

What we offer

Whilst the role is advertised on a full-time basis, we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you. We strive to achieve a family-friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all. 

Diversity at Unilever is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better business performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. We are also more than happy to provide reasonable adjustments during our application and interview process to enable you to be present your best self. To find out more, including about our Employee Resource Groups, please click here Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (unilever.com).

Relocation to the UK

Please be aware if you are applying for this role from outside the UK, if successful, your application will be treated as a self-initiated Change Location Outside of Country (CLOC) transfer. This means any relocation costs must be self-funded with the potential to reclaim some specific pre-approved expenses up to £5,000. Please speak to your Talent Partner if you have any questions. 

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