Home Office Digital designs, builds and develops services for the rest of the department and for government. Every year our systems support up to 3 million visa applications, checks on 100 million border crossings, up to 8 million passport applications and deliver 140 million police checks on people, vehicles and property.
As a Senior Response Manager within the Home Office Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) you will be expected to plan, implement and operate capabilities to detect, contain and remediate incidents, identify opportunities to improve detection, response and automation capabilities. You will also support organisational readiness through co-ordinating preparedness exercises and red team activity. The Response function also advises product and service owners on potential mitigations and supports the continuous improvement of security operations through monitoring, detection and standardisation of security practices.
Essential SkillsYou will have a demonstrable passion for Cyber Security, Detection and Response with the following skills, knowledge or experience;Conducting investigations and working in a ‘Security Operations Centre’ environment, supporting security operations and incident response activities.Designing, developing, testing maintaining and improving security automation workflows, response playbooks and integrations using SOAR platforms or comparable automation technologies, while applying DaC methodologies.Communicating in a verbal and written manner, and a good understanding of the use of different channels and formats for different audiences.Building strong partnerships with peers across an organisation and navigating the complex landscape of technologies, 3rd party suppliers, and other teams.Managing a team in a technical environment.
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483582 Senior Response Manager - Senior SOAR & Detection-as-Code (DaC) Analyst -
Company: Government Recruitment Service Salary: from £49,850 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Sheffield Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days remote Job type: Permanent Posting date: 20 Oct 2026 Closing date: 2 Nov 2026
Summary
Home Office Digital designs, builds and develops services for the rest of the department and for government. Every year our systems support up to 3 million visa applications, checks on 100 million border crossings, up to 8 million passport applications and deliver 140 million police checks on people, vehicles and property.
As a Senior Response Manager within the Home Office Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) you will be expected to plan, implement and operate capabilities to detect, contain and remediate incidents, identify opportunities to improve detection, response and automation capabilities. You will also support organisational readiness through co-ordinating preparedness exercises and red team activity. The Response function also advises product and service owners on potential mitigations and supports the continuous improvement of security operations through monitoring, detection and standardisation of security practices.
Essential requirements
Essential SkillsYou will have a demonstrable passion for Cyber Security, Detection and Response with the following skills, knowledge or experience;Conducting investigations and working in a ‘Security Operations Centre’ environment, supporting security operations and incident response activities.Designing, developing, testing maintaining and improving security automation workflows, response playbooks and integrations using SOAR platforms or comparable automation technologies, while applying DaC methodologies.Communicating in a verbal and written manner, and a good understanding of the use of different channels and formats for different audiences.Building strong partnerships with peers across an organisation and navigating the complex landscape of technologies, 3rd party suppliers, and other teams.Managing a team in a technical environment.
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483582 Senior Response Manager - Senior SOAR & Detection-as-Code (DaC) Analyst - in Sheffield employer: Government Recruitment Service
The Ministry of Justice is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work environment where finance professionals can thrive. With a strong commitment to employee development, flexible working options, and a robust pension scheme, the MoJ fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to influence key financial strategies that impact the nation. Located nationally, this role provides the unique advantage of engaging with diverse stakeholders across the UK, making it a rewarding place for those seeking meaningful contributions to public service.
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