Location: London (Hybrid).
Salary: £95k – £120k + 20% bonus
If you are a:
- Technical and Hands-on SOC Team leader looking for a new and challenging environment
OR
- An experienced SOC Team Member looking to take a step in your career
This is not a role that comes around very often.
My client is a highly regarded specialist insurer, looking to hire a Security Operations Manager to play a critical role within their growing cyber security function. The ideal candidate will already have experience operating within a mature security environment, they are looking for a hands-on security leader with a strong technical background and proven people management experience to
Key responsibilities of the role:
- Lead day-to-day security operations activities and incident response management
- Manage and mentor SOC Analysts, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture
- Oversee the deployment, maintenance, and optimisation of security technologies including VPNs, Web Proxies, SSO, EDR, and Data Leakage Prevention solutions
- Manage relationships with external Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs)
- Drive proactive threat detection and continuous improvement initiatives across the security function
- Support the development and enhancement of incident response procedures and security protocols
- Work closely with stakeholders across the business to ensure security initiatives align with wider business objectives
- Act as a key ambassador for cyber security awareness and best practice across the organisation
- Stay current with emerging cyber threats, technologies, and industry trends
- Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency through automation and process optimisation
The successful candidate MUST have:
- Strong experience within Information Security, including experience operating in a leadership or managerial capacity
- Hands-on knowledge of security operations, incident management, VPNs, Web Proxies, SSO, EDR, and Data Leakage Prevention technologies
- Experience managing or mentoring SOC Analysts or security operations teams
- Strong understanding of modern security practices and threat detection methodologies
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage confidently across all levels of the business
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- The ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced and evolving environment
Candidates with experience within insurance, financial services, or other regulated environments are strongly encouraged to apply.
If you are an ambitious cyber security professional looking to take the next step in your career within a dynamic and innovative organisation, we would love to hear from you
