SOC Manager - MSSP
London - 3 days per week | Monday-Friday, daytime hours only | Up to £95,000 + benefits
This is an opportunity to take ownership of an established MSSP SOC and help shape what it becomes next.
We're looking for an experienced SOC Manager / SOC Service Manager who understands that running a good SOC is about much more than monitoring alerts. You'll need genuine experience working in a customer-facing MSSP environment , managing expectations, SLAs, service delivery and the architecture of security solutions and services.
This isn't a hands-on SOC role, although there's absolutely nothing wrong with someone who likes to keep their technical knowledge current. Your primary responsibility will be to own, improve and grow the service , whilst empowering an existing team to become better, more efficient and more capable.
And importantly, this will be yours to own, grow and be proud of.
What will you be doing?
You'll take responsibility for the ongoing development and performance of the SOC service, working across people, processes, customers and technology.
That could include:
Owning the SOC service and continually improving its quality, efficiency and capability.
Managing customer relationships, expectations, SLAs, service reviews and escalations.
Working with customers and internal teams to understand requirements and design appropriate MSSP security solutions.
Having a good understanding of how SOC services fit together with technologies such as SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR and threat intelligence.
Helping shape the architecture and implementation of customer solutions, without needing to be the person configuring everything yourself.
Identifying opportunities to improve automation, orchestration and use of technology.
Supporting the implementation and adoption of SOAR and other automation capabilities.
Working alongside other MSSP services such as Vulnerability Assessment, Vulnerability Management, MDR, SIEM ...
SOC Lead SOC Manager London Hybrid £95k in East Kilbride employer: Circle Group
As a System Optimisation Lead with our government client, you will thrive in a dynamic hybrid work environment located in either London or Leeds. The company fosters a supportive culture that prioritises employee growth through training and development opportunities, while also offering competitive daily rates and the chance to make a meaningful impact on public sector transformation initiatives. Join us to be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity, ensuring that your contributions are recognised and rewarded.
