Head of Security Operations SOC

Client Server; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global Insurance technology provider is seeking a Head of Security Operations in London to lead cybersecurity operations and manage incidents. This role offers a salary up to £130k plus bonus, with a hybrid work model involving three days in the London office. Responsibilities include managing security incidents, collaborating with the CISO, and driving improvements in security operations. Excellent benefits package includes private medical insurance, pension, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Private Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Income Protection

Pension

Subsidised gym membership

Paid volunteering days

Season ticket loan

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading security operations in regulated environments.
• In-depth knowledge of incident response and threat detection.
• Familiarity with security frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day cybersecurity operations.
• Manage Cyber Incidents and coordinate with CISO.
• Ensure 24/7 visibility and threat detection.

Skills

Technical security operations background

Experience leading SOCs

Core security operations practices expertise

Understanding of threat actor tactics

Experience in complex security transformations

Collaboration and pragmatism

Tools

SIEM

Threat detection tools

Vulnerability management tools

Job description

Head of Security Operations (SOC) London / WFH to £130k

Are you a security focused technology leader?

You could be progressing your career in a senior, impactful role at a fast growing, global Insurance Underwriting technology provider that focusses on developing a complex SaaS calculation platform for rapidly growing Cybersecurity insurance markets.

As the Head of Security Operations you will collaborate with the Group CISO to take ownership of leading the day-to-day operations for cybersecurity, ensuring robust and efficient globally coordinated security operations that protect the organisations internal users, systems and data.

You'll manage Cyber Incidents supporting the CISO and CISO team in the co-ordination of managing these events globally, collaborate with the SOC to ensure 24 / 7 visibility and threat detection across global environments, driving maturity and constant improvements to support the constantly changing threat landscape and define and monitor KPIs regarding detection, response and containment.

You'll also manage 3rd party Penetration Testing and manage key security controls, MSSPs and tolling providers.

Location / WFH

There's a hybrid work from home model with three days a week in the high spec London, City office with rooftop bar.

About you

• You have a strong technical security operations background with experience of leading SOCs or Security Operations teams within regulated environments
• You have an indepth knowledge of core security operations practices : SIEM, threat hunting, vulnerability management, incident response
• You have a good understanding of common threat actor tactics (MITRE ATT&CK), modern malware, and intrusion techniques
• You have experience of supporting complex security transformations across global businesses
• You're collaborative and pragmatic, without ego

What's in it for you

As a Head of Security Operations you will receive a competitive package :

• Salary to £130k + bonus
• 25 days holiday
• Private Medical Insurance (including dental and optical cashback)
• Life Insurance, Income Protection
• Pension
• Diverse team environment with women in senior leadership roles
• Subsidised gym membership
• X4 paid volunteering days per year
• Season ticket loan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Impactful role with great career progression