Cyber Operations Manager

Compare The Market; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Compare the Market is seeking a senior Security Operations leader to guide a high-performing team in a fast-paced, AI-powered environment. You will own the security operations program, drive incident response, and shape the roadmap in collaboration with engineering, product, and leadership teams.

You will mentor engineers, foster secure-by-design principles, and promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement across the security domain.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in a cyber security discipline.
• Proven leadership experience within Cyber Security Operations.
• Experience owning and continuously improving a security control environment.
• Experience recruiting, managing and developing engineering teams.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Technical credibility to influence engineers and justify technology decisions.
• Ability to lead and influence technical discussions across a complex technology environment.
• Collaborative leader who shares knowledge and supports development of others.
• Experience working in Agile environments and delivering outcomes through high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing Security Operations team, driving capability, delivery and succession planning.
• Act as the Security Operations SME and technical escalation point, leading the response to cyber security events and driving improvements to resilience and security effectiveness.
• Partner with security engineers, product managers and senior leaders to shape and deliver the security roadmap.
• Drive technical initiatives that strengthen the security control environment and improve operational effectiveness.
• Lead technical discussions across engineering and architecture, championing security awareness, secure-by-design practices and continuous improvement.
• Build a strong culture of ownership, accountability and performance through effective KPI management and operational excellence.

Skills

Cyber security

Security leadership

Security operations

Hiring & mentoring

Analytical skills

Stakeholder influence

Agile experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical credibility

Job description

Curious about what’s next?
So are we. Join Compare the Market and help to make financial decision making a breeze for millions.

Job Description
Curious about what’s next?
So are we. Join Compare the Market and help to make financial decision making a breeze for millions.
At Compare the Market, we’re a purpose-driven business powered by tech and AI. We’re building high-performing, results-driven teams with the skills, mindset, and ambition to deliver outcomes at pace. Every role here plays a part in driving our mission forward, and we create an environment where you can bring your authentic self, grow a truly characterful career, and see the direct impact of your work on the lives of our customers.
We’ve carved a meerkat-shaped niche and we’re looking for ambitious, curious thinkers who thrive in a fast-moving, high-impact environment. If you love accountability, embrace challenge, and want to make a real difference, you’ll fit right in.
What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing Security Operations team, driving capability, delivery and succession planning.
• Act as the Security Operations SME and technical escalation point, leading the response to cyber security events and driving improvements to resilience and security effectiveness.
• Partner with security engineers, product managers and senior leaders to shape and deliver the security roadmap.
• Drive technical initiatives that strengthen the security control environment and improve operational effectiveness.
• Lead technical discussions across engineering and architecture, championing security awareness, secure-by-design practices and continuous improvement.
• Build a strong culture of ownership, accountability and performance through effective KPI management and operational excellence.
  

What We’re Looking For

• Strong technical background in a relevant cyber security discipline.
• Proven leadership experience within Cyber Security Operations.
• Experience owning and continuously improving a security control environment.
• Experience recruiting, managing and developing engineering teams.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Technical credibility with the ability to influence engineers and justify technology decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to lead and influence technical discussions across a complex technology environment.
• A collaborative leader who actively shares knowledge, seeks feedback and supports the development of others.
• Experience working in Agile environments and delivering outcomes through high-performing teams.
  

Why Compare the Market?
We’re a business built for pace and performance. Here, you’ll be encouraged to think differently, act boldly, and deliver brilliantly in a culture that values results and rewards progress.
We believe diverse teams make better decisions, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, contribute, and thrive.