Lead SOC Manager
We are seeking an experienced Lead SOC Manager to oversee the operation, development and continuous improvement of a Security Operations Centre. This role will provide strategic and operational leadership across cyber defence, ensuring the effective detection, investigation and response to security threats in a complex and evolving environment. You will manage a team of security analysts and specialists, promote a strong culture of collaboration and accountability, and ensure that security operations align with organisational risk appetite, regulatory requirements and business priorities.
Key responsibilities will include setting the SOC operating model, defining processes and performance standards, and managing day-to-day monitoring, triage, incident response and threat-hunting activities. You will oversee the use and optimisation of SIEM, SOAR, EDR and other security tooling, ensuring that detection rules, playbooks and intelligence are regularly reviewed and improved. The role will lead major incident coordination, root-cause analysis and post-incident reviews, while maintaining clear escalation procedures and accurate reporting. You will also manage relationships with internal technology teams, risk and compliance functions, and external security service providers. Additional duties will include developing team capability, supporting recruitment and performance management, managing budgets, and presenting security metrics, risks and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
The successful candidate will have significant experience leading a SOC, CSIRT or comparable cyber security operations function, together with a strong understanding of security monitoring, incident management, threat intelligence and vulnerability management. Professional experience with modern security platforms and operational frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, NIST or ISO 27001 is expected. Relevant industry certifications, such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC or equivalent, would be advantageous. You will be an assured people leader and communicator, capable of making sound decisions under pressure and translating complex technical issues into clear business impacts. A proactive, analytical and continuous-improvement mindset is essential, along with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
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