We are looking for an experienced Security Operations Team Lead to join our clients Information Security function.
Security Operations Team Lead - SOC
Salary - £65,000 - £75,000 + on call allowance + bonus
Location - Manchester or Leeds - hybrid
Role Overview
This role will be responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of our Security Operations capability, ensuring the organisation’s systems, networks, and data remain protected against evolving cyber threats.
As the SecOps Lead, you will manage security monitoring and incident response activities while providing strategic direction for security tools including SIEM and Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) platforms. You will work closely with internal teams and external security partners to strengthen our threat detection capabilities and improve the organisation’s overall cyber resilience.
This is an excellent opportunity for a security professional who enjoys leading teams, improving security operations, and driving proactive threat detection strategies.
Key Responsibilities
*Lead and mentor the internal Security Operations team, overseeing daily operational activities and performance
*Define and implement the strategy and operational roadmap for security monitoring, detection, and response
*Own and manage the security incident response lifecycle, including investigation, containment, remediation, and post-incident reviews.
*Lead incident response efforts during high-severity security events and ensure timely escalation where required.
*Monitor emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and attack trends to assess potential impact to the organisation.
*Analyse security data to identify patterns, trends, and control weaknesses.
*Recommend improvements to strengthen the organisation’s security posture and defensive controls.
Skills & Experience
*Experience in Cyber Security or Security Operations leadership
*Proven experience working with SIEM platforms such as Google Chronicle or similar.
*Strong knowledge of network security, threat detection, and incident response.
*Experience analysing malware, security alerts, and attack patterns.
*Understanding of MITRE ATT&CK framework and its application in threat detection and mitigation.
*Experience working with EDR tools and endpoint security technologies.
*Knowledge of firewalls, IDS/IPS systems, and Windows Security Event Logs.
*Knowledge of both cloud environments and traditional IT infrastructure.
*Strong attention to detail and investigative mindset.
*Effective communication skills with the ability to explain technical issues to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
*Calm and decisive under pressure during security incidents.
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