Security Operations Lead
We are seeking an experienced Security Operations Lead to oversee the day-to-day delivery and continuous improvement of a modern security operations function. This is a key role for a confident security professional who can combine strong technical knowledge with effective leadership, ensuring that threats are identified, investigated and addressed promptly.
You will lead the monitoring, triage and investigation of security alerts across a varied technology estate, coordinating the response to incidents and ensuring that appropriate containment, eradication and recovery actions are completed. You will help maintain and improve security monitoring capabilities, including SIEM, endpoint detection and response, vulnerability management and threat intelligence platforms.
The role will involve developing and maintaining incident response procedures, playbooks and operating standards, as well as overseeing post-incident reviews and the implementation of lessons learned. You will work closely with infrastructure, cloud, applications, risk and compliance teams to strengthen protective controls and reduce operational risk. You will also provide clear updates to senior stakeholders, contribute to security reporting and support the development of meaningful operational metrics.
As a team lead, you will coach and develop security analysts, help manage priorities and workloads, and promote a culture of collaboration, accountability and continual learning. You may also support the management of third-party providers and participate in an out-of-hours incident response rota when required.
Applicants should have substantial experience in a security operations, incident response or SOC leadership role, with a strong understanding of cyber threat detection, investigation and response. Experience working with SIEM and EDR technologies, security event analysis, vulnerability management and cloud security environments is essential. Familiarity with recognised frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, NIST or ISO 27001 would be advantageous.
You will need excellent communication and problem-solving skills, the ability to make sound decisions under pressure, and a practical approach to managing competing priorities. Relevant professional certifications, such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC or equivalent experience, are desirable. This role offers the opportunity to make a measurable contribution to organisational resilience while developing a high-performing security operations capability.
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