Cybersecurity Operations Manager

1 day ago

StokeonTrent, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom Sanderson Government & Defence Full time
Job Title: SOC Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced SOC Manager to join our team at Sanderson Government & Defence. As a key member of our security operations team, you will be responsible for leading and managing a team of SOC analysts and security engineers, ensuring operational excellence and maintaining high levels of motivation.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and manage a team of SOC analysts and security engineers, ensuring operational excellence and maintaining high levels of motivation.
  • Develop and implement training programs to enhance the team's skill set and knowledge in cybersecurity best practices.
  • Conduct performance evaluations, mentoring, and career development for SOC staff.
  • Lead the incident response process, ensuring that security incidents are properly identified, triaged, investigated, and resolved.
  • Develop and refine incident response procedures, playbooks, and escalation protocols.
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders (eg, IT, legal, risk management) to respond to security incidents.
  • Ensure that all incidents are properly documented and that lessons learned are integrated into security processes.
  • Oversee Real Time security monitoring activities to detect potential security threats or vulnerabilities.
  • Ensure the proper configuration and use of security tools, such as SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) systems, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and Firewalls.
  • Collaborate with other security and IT teams to identify and mitigate risks proactively.
  • Develop SOC strategies, policies, and procedures to improve overall security operations and incident response capabilities.
  • Ensure continuous improvement of SOC operations through regular assessments, audits, and performance reviews.
  • Stay current on the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technology developments to inform security strategy and improvements.
  • Manage relationships with external partners, vendors, and managed security service providers (MSSPs).
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and internal security policies.
  • Prepare regular reports and metrics for senior management on SOC operations, incidents, and overall security posture.
  • Ensure that logs, reports, and evidence are maintained in a way that supports regulatory and legal requirements.
  • Develop and manage the SOC budget, ensuring efficient use of resources and optimal toolset performance.
  • Recommend investments in security technologies and upgrades based on risk assessments and identified gaps.
Requirements:
  • 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 2-3 years in a SOC or incident response environment.
  • Proven experience leading security teams in a SOC or similar environment.
  • Strong background in security monitoring tools, incident detection, and response protocols.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field or equivalent experience.
  • Relevant cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, GCIA, GCIH, or others are highly desirable.
Working Environment:
  • Full-time, onsite in our new NOC/SOC workspace.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including after-hours support when necessary.
  • On-call rotation for critical incident management.

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