Operational Security Manager

The Rank Group is growing rapidly within both our Venues and Digital businesses. If you’re not sure who we are, you may be more familiar with us through our iconic brands; Mecca Bingo and Grosvenor Casino. We have most recently acquired Stride Gaming, which, together with our existing Digital business, forms Rank Interactive.

We employ circa 8,000 people globally, with our UK office functions being located in Maidenhead (Head Office), Sheffield (Customer Solutions Hub), London (Digital) and a further office in Gibraltar, which is home to our existing Rank Digital function – Rank Interactive.

We’re looking for a strategic and hands-on leader, to step into the Operational Security Manager position. This role is central to ensuring the security, stability, and performance of our digital platforms, retail venues, offices, and data centres. You’ll lead a team responsible for monitoring, threat detection, incident response, and compliance across both digital and physical environments, bridging the gap between online operations and in-venue security.

Team Leadership & Management

• Lead the NOC or OSC team, ensuring seamless operations across digital platforms, retail venues, offices, and data centres.
• Foster collaboration between digital and retail security personnel to create a unified security posture.

Reporting & Communication

• Provide regular updates to stakeholders on operational metrics, incidents, resolutions, and emerging threats across both digital and physical landscapes.

Security Strategy & Policy

• Develop and implement a comprehensive security strategy aligned with Rank Group’s business goals and regulatory obligations.
• Address the unique needs of both digital platforms and retail environments.

Threat Detection & Analysis

• Monitor and analyse threats across networks, systems, and physical locations.
• Implement proactive security controls to mitigate risks in both digital and retail settings.

Incident Response

• Lead the team in responding to security incidents, ensuring adherence to protocols across all environments.

Compliance & Audit

• Ensure operations meet industry-specific regulations, including gambling compliance and data privacy laws.
• Prepare for and support internal and external audits.

Change Management

• Oversee the secure implementation of new technologies and processes.
• Ensure all changes are assessed for security impact across both digital and retail domains.

Tools & Technology Integration

• Manage the integration and performance of monitoring and security tools such as SIEM, firewalls, IDS/IPS for digital, and access control systems, MFA for retail

Qualifications

We’re looking for a seasoned security operations leader with a strong track record in managing complex, multi-layered environments across both digital platforms and physical venues. The ideal candidate will bring strategic insight, technical expertise, and exceptional leadership skills to drive security excellence across the Rank Group.

• Several years’ experience in security operations, network operations, IT security management, or security engineering.
• Proven leadership in managing security teams across digital and retail environments.
• Hands-on experience with multi-layered security architectures, including both online platforms and physical venues.
• Expertise in developing and implementing security policies aligned with industry standards, gambling regulations, and data privacy laws.
• Strong background in incident response and threat detection, covering both digital and physical security threats.
• Proficiency with SIEM tools and other security technologies for monitoring and analysis across diverse environments.
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills, capable of investigating incidents, identifying root causes, and implementing effective solutions.
• Experience in regulated industries such as gambling is highly desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to unify digital and retail security strategies under a cohesive operational framework.

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