InfoSec Operations Manager

Information Security Operations Manager Salary: Circa £70,000 per annum Location: UK (Highly Remote – 1 day per week in office, Wednesdays preferred) The Role We\’re looking for an experienced Information Security Operations Manager to lead and mature a Security Operations (SOC) function. This is a hands-on, operational role focused on improving detection, response, and incident readiness – not a compliance or GRC-led position. You\’ll manage a small SOC team, own the relationship with a Managed Detection & Response (MDR) provider, and drive continuous improvement across security operations, tooling, and processes. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a small SOC team (2 SOC Analysts and an interim resource) Own and optimise the clear day-to-day relationship with an MDR provider Improve SOC maturity, playbooks, and incident response capability Lead security monitoring, triage, and incident response activities Build strong relationships across technology and business teams Drive a Security Operations improvement roadmap Produce meaningful operational metrics, KPIs, and reporting Technology & Environment Strong focus on Azure and cloud security Experience across IAM, modern security architectures, and cloud-native tooling Operational, detection-and-response-led security environment What This Role Is Not Not GDPR-, ISO-, or risk-framework-led Not a pure compliance or GRC role Not policy- or audit-heavy This role is about real-world security operations and outcomes . Experience & Skills Proven experience managing or leading Security Operations / SOC functions Hands-on experience working with MDR providers Strong operational incident response background Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to influence, lead, and improve in a fast-paced environment Certifications (Desirable) CISSP and/or CISM Working Pattern & Benefits Highly remote working (max 1 day per week in office – Wednesdays preferred) 35-hour working week 30 days annual leave Bank Holidays Pension contribution up to 10% Private healthcare Strong learning & development support