Information Security Operations Manager (SOC)

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK provider of critical infrastructure is seeking an Information Security Operations Manager. This role involves leading the Information Security team, managing security operations, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The position offers significant growth potential and can be based in multiple locations including London.

Benefits

Corporate package

Bonus

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in an infrastructure role with security tools.
• Current industry-recognized security qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations activities of the Information Security team.
• Manage relationships with security partners and promote best practices.
• Conduct risk assessments and maintain security procedures.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Teamwork

Education

Microsoft certifications

CISMP

CEH

Tools

Intune

Defender suite

Azure

Entra

Job description

Job Description

Information Security Operations Manager

One of the UK’s leading providers of critical infrastructure for trade requires a SecOps Manager.

To lead the operations activities of the Information Security team, ensuring the highest quality protections are delivered to the business, whilst administering, prioritising, monitoring, and conducting business-as-usual Computer Security, Information Security, and Cyber Security activities in line with the technical and business strategy and with Information Security industry best practices.

Assisting the Information Security Lead, constantly reviewing and improving the business’s Cyber Security posture to meet compliance requirements with relevant standards or legislation. Reliably reporting defence and initiative performance and driving best practices. Contributing to the development of the business’s long-term Information Security strategy.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and support the Information Security team in the DevSecOps field.
• Assist with the development and support of DevSecOps practices.
• Manage the day-to-day relationship with security partners.
• Participate in internal management and governance forums, promoting cybersecurity best practices across IT and the business.
• Deputise for the Information Security Lead when required, including in technical responses to security incidents.
• Maintain, review, test, and implement security operations technologies such as antivirus, data encryption, cloud, and other security measures.
• Maintain and improve procedures, documentation, and relationships with other internal teams, ensuring effective communication and escalation.
• Report overall security status and highlight specific systems as needed.
• Provide evidence for internal and external security audits or root cause analysis of security incidents.
• Recommend appropriate tools and countermeasures.
• Perform risk assessments and testing of systems to identify prime risks and limitations.
• Maintain security procedures with outside vendors.
• Assist other technology teams in reviewing and testing disaster recovery plans.
• Keep security knowledge current to understand latest threats and incidents.
• Work effectively independently or with a team.
• Meet deadlines and budgets.

Key skills:

• Current industry-recognized security qualification (e.g., Microsoft certifications, CISMP, CEH).
• Security operations experience.
• IT technical background.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to communicate and guide all staff levels.
• Ability to work independently with a focus on objectives and timely delivery.
• Willingness to travel to various ports and sites for projects.
• Strong belief in customer service, openness, honesty, teamwork, and respect.
• At least 2 years of experience in an infrastructure role with security tools.
• Knowledge of ISMS, NIS Regulations, GDPR, and ITIL.
• Experience with MS cloud technologies: Intune, Defender suite, Azure, Entra.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to work for a top UK company in a highly visible position with significant growth potential.

The salary is up to £65K plus bonus and a corporate package.

The role can be based in Hull, Cardiff, London, or Southampton.