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SOC Operations Manager

United Kingdom, Hemel Hempstead 80000.00 - 90000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted December 08, 2025
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This is an exceptional opportunity to lead, shape, and elevate a Security Operations Centre that supports multiple high-profile customers across diverse industries. You’ll have the freedom to make a real impact—defining strategy, driving continual improvement, and mentoring talented analysts to deliver world-class detection and response capabilities.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead and develop a skilled SOC team, inspiring a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence
  • Oversee the full lifecycle of security incidents — from detection through to resolution and review
  • Manage and optimise SIEM and SOAR platforms (Splunk, Sentinel, Elastic) to enhance detection and automation capabilities
  • Drive continuous improvement through ITIL-aligned processes and adherence to CREST standards
  • Oversee vulnerability management, threat intelligence, and incident response plans
  • Communicate security posture, risks, and incident outcomes clearly to senior stakeholders
  • Ensure operational readiness and contribute to maintaining industry accreditations

Requirements

  • Proven experience leading SOC operations in a 24×7 or multi-client environment
  • Strong background in incident management, threat detection, and escalation processes
  • Technical depth across SIEM/SOAR tooling, preferably Splunk or Microsoft Sentinel
  • A passion for developing teams — coaching analysts and building collaborative, high-performing cultures
  • Strong understanding of frameworks and standards such as NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, ISO 27001, CREST, and ITIL
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical risks into clear business impacts
  • Security Clearance – Willing and Able to go through the DV process
  • Have held budgetary responsibility

Nice to have

  • Vendor certifications such as Splunk Certified or Microsoft SC-200
  • Security or leadership certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, ITIL)

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