Lead SOC Manager
We are seeking an experienced Lead SOC Manager to oversee the effective operation and continuous development of a Security Operations Centre. This role will provide strategic and operational leadership across security monitoring, threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management and cyber threat intelligence. You will lead a team of security analysts and engineers, ensuring that the SOC delivers timely, accurate and actionable outcomes while maintaining a strong service-oriented approach to internal stakeholders and customers.
Key responsibilities will include setting SOC objectives, developing operating procedures and establishing measurable performance standards. You will manage the monitoring and response lifecycle, ensuring alerts are investigated, incidents are contained and root-cause analysis is completed. The role will oversee the use and optimisation of SIEM, SOAR, EDR and other security technologies, working with technical teams to improve detection coverage, automation and response capability. You will also coordinate major incident management, lead post-incident reviews and provide clear reporting on risk, trends, service performance and emerging threats to senior leadership.
The successful candidate will have substantial experience managing a SOC or comparable cyber security function, together with a strong understanding of security operations, incident response frameworks, threat intelligence and security architecture. Experience leading, coaching and developing technical teams is essential, as is the ability to manage suppliers, budgets, projects and competing priorities. Relevant professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC or equivalent are desirable. You should be an excellent communicator who can translate complex technical issues into clear business impacts, make sound decisions under pressure and build effective relationships across technical and non-technical teams. A proactive approach to continuous improvement, strong analytical skills and a commitment to maintaining high standards of confidentiality and integrity are essential.
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