Security Operations Manager

Location: London: Hybrid (3 days onsite)

Salary: £90k–£120k + 20% bonus

Some organisations defend systems. Others defend something bigger.

This is an opportunity to join an insurance company where security sits at the heart of a complex, high-stakes environment. It’s not just about alerts, it’s about making decisions that directly shape resilience.

We’re looking for a Security Operations Manager who combines technical depth with leadership and can operate confidently in real-world threat scenarios.

The Opportunity

You’ll take ownership of a maturing SOC and push it forward. This is a hands-on leadership role – guiding a high level team, improving processes and stepping into incidents when it matters most.

The CISO wants someone from regulated environment such as insurance, banking, gambling or financial services, and understand how to balance risk, compliance, and operational security.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and develop SOC analysts while acting as a technical escalation point
• Own incident response end-to-end
• Stay close to the tech – EDR, SIEM, email security (e.g. CrowdStrike, QRadar, Mimecast or similar)
• Work closely with third-party providers / MSSPs
• Apply MITRE ATT&CK and TTP knowledge to strengthen detection and response
• Drive improvements across identity, network security and data protection
• Engage stakeholders and translate security into business impact
• Knowledge and experience utilising AI and how it affects Sec Ops

Non-Negotiables

• Experience leading within a SOC or Security Operations environment
• Background in a regulated industry
• Strong knowledge of SIEM, EDR, and broader security tooling
• Experience managing third parties
• Solid understanding of threat landscapes, TTPs and MITRE ATT&CK
• Ability to stay hands-on while thinking strategically

Why This Role

You’ll step into a high-performing team and have the autonomy to shape what comes next. This isn’t about maintaining a SOC – it’s about evolving it.