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Location:Manchester |Type:Full-time
Are you ready to lead the front line of cyber defence? Were looking for an experiencedSOC Managerto oversee and drive 24/7 cyber threat detection and response capabilities. In this critical leadership role, youll manage internal teams and external partners to deliver robust security operations, incident response, and continuous improvement across the whole cyber defence landscape.
What Youll Do
- Lead daily SOC operations, incident response, and cyber threat mitigation.
- Manage and mentor a high-performing team of analysts and third-party partners.
- Own SOC processes, KPIs, and reporting, ensuring effective service delivery and performance.
- Drive strategic initiatives in threat intelligence, SIEM, and vulnerability management.
- Collaborate across IT, business units, and the Deputy CISO to align security operations with organisational goals.
What Were Looking For
- Proven experience leading a SOC or cyber defence team.
- Strong expertise in incident response, SIEM, vulnerability and threat management.
- Experience managing outsourced security services and vendor SLAs.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- A strategic mindset with the ability to balance long-term improvements and day-to-day operations.
Why Is This An Interesting Role?
- Influence and shape our cybersecurity posture at a strategic level.
- Lead innovative projects with the freedom to bring new ideas to life.
- Work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment focused on resilience and continuous improvement.
- 24% pension
- 35 days AL
