SOC Manager - Big Red Recruitment : Job Details

Are you ready to take the lead in a fast-growing, mission-driven cybersecurity organisation, backed by a major global IT provider? We’re seeking a natural team player and a detail-oriented SOC Manager with a ‘safe hands’ approach, who knows when to escalate and can be relied upon to lead with integrity and resilience.This is an opportunity to transform the Security Operations Centre (SOC) into a best-in-class operation, driving efficiency, process improvement, and effectiveness through automation and advanced threat detection. As the SOC Manager, you will lead a talented cybersecurity team, ensuring the protection of clients critical to national infrastructure.Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee 24/7 security monitoring, detection, and incident response capabilities across the organisation’s digital estate, ensuring swift threat mitigation.
• Utilise threat intelligence and analytical tools to produce detailed reports and inform proactive incident response actions.
• Develop and enforce security policies, enhancing Security Operations tools, standards, and incident management processes.
• Establish and maintain high standards of quality, operational efficiency, and SLA compliance.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years in cybersecurity with at least 2+ years in a SOC leadership role (SOC Lead, SOC Manager).
• Proficient in SIEM (preferably Microsoft Sentinel), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), DNS security, email security tools, and strong familiarity with Windows, Linux, TCP/IP protocols.
• Excellent communication skills, with a collaborative, team-oriented approach and the ability to communicate technical details to non-technical stakeholders.

This is a hybrid role based in Surrey, with 3 days a week in-office. Standard hours are Monday to Friday, 9-5, with flexibility.Benefits:

• Competitive salary of £65,000 - £75,000, BUPA healthcare, pension contribution, and a car salary sacrifice scheme.

If you’re passionate about cyber defense, security automation, and leading high-performing SOC teams to deliver secure digital environments, we want to hear from you!We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age.We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.