At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team of cyber security experts to enhance security operations and incident response.
- Company: Join a high-security tech environment focused on innovation and resilience.
- Benefits: Remote work, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with excellent career advancement potential in a critical field.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in cyber security while leading a passionate team.
- Qualifications: Proven SOC management experience and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Cyber Security Operations Manager Remote | Contract | Inside IR35 CCL Global is currently recruiting for a Cyber Security Operations Manager to lead and develop a Security Operations Centre within a high-security, technology-focused environment.
This is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing SOC operations, managing a team of 8+ cyber security professionals and driving the continuous improvement of security monitoring, incident response and threat detection capabilities.
The successful candidate will work across security operations, threat intelligence, incident management, stakeholder engagement and supplier management.
The role is suited to an experienced SOC Manager, Security Operations Lead or senior Cyber Security Manager with a strong background in enterprise or high-security environments.
Key responsibilities Lead, manage and mentor a team of cyber security analysts.
Oversee the detection, triage, escalation and resolution of cyber security incidents.
Act as a senior escalation point for critical security alerts and incidents.
Develop and improve SOC monitoring capabilities, detection rules, use cases and playbooks.
Support proactive threat hunting and intrusion detection activities.
Use threat intelligence, including OSINT and commercial intelligence, to identify emerging threats.
Define cyber security metrics, KPIs and performance targets.
Produce management reports on incidents, trends, risks and operational performance.
Lead post-incident reviews and drive continuous service improvement.
Manage relationships with MSSPs, vendors and technology partners.
Oversee SLAs, KPIs and supplier performance.
Work closely with internal stakeholders and wider security teams to improve organisational resilience.
Essential experience Proven experience leading or managing a SOC or cyber security operations function.
Demonstrable experience managing and developing cyber security teams.
Strong knowledge of incident management, response and escalation processes.
Experience delivering and improving security monitoring capabilities.
Practical experience with SIEM platforms and associated security monitoring tools.
Knowledge of threat intelligence, proactive threat hunting and intrusion detection.
Experience managing MSSPs, vendors or external technology partners.
Strong understanding of SLAs, KPIs, service management and operational reporting.
Ability to communicate technical risks and security information to senior stakeholders.
Experience working within enterprise, government, defence or another high-security environment.
Desirable qualifications and experience CISSP, CISM or an equivalent cyber security certification.
Experience with cloud security, particularly AWS or Azure.
ITIL Foundation or an equivalent service management qualification.
Experience working with government or regulated-sector security operations.
Knowledge of recognised cyber security frameworks and best-practice standards.
SOC MANAGER in Devon employer: CCL Global
CCL Global is an exceptional employer that prioritises safety, security, and quality in its operations. Located in Reading, the company fosters a collaborative work culture where employees are encouraged to grow through continuous learning and development opportunities. With a strong commitment to onsite leadership, CCL Global offers a unique environment for professionals to thrive while making a meaningful impact in regulated engineering programmes.
