Security Operations and Engineering Manager

The Law Society; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible benefits package

Career development

Job summary

The Law Society seeks an experienced Security Operations and Engineering Manager to lead its cyber security operations and protect systems, data and services across the organisation. Reporting to the Head of Cyber Security, you will oversee security operations, incident response, vulnerability management and the performance of outsourced security partners, mentoring two analysts.

You will implement controls and detection capabilities, drive improvements across cloud, identity, endpoint, email

Qualifications

• Experience in security operations, incident response and security engineering within a complex technology environment.
• Ability to lead, manage and mentor two security analysts.
• Strong knowledge of cloud, identity, endpoint, email and data security controls; secure monitoring and vulnerability management.

Responsibilities

• Lead security operations and incident response; oversee vulnerability management and outsourced security partners.
• Mentor two security analysts and collaborate with internal Technology teams.
• Drive continuous improvement of security controls, detection capabilities and operational processes.

Skills

Security operations

Incident response

Security engineering

Vulnerability management

Cloud security

Identity security

Endpoint security

Email security

Data security

Leadership

Education

CISSP

Tools

Security platforms

Third-party security services

Job description

Security Operations and Engineering Manager

The Law Society

Closing Date 31st August

Salary – £63320 – £73550 + 3% increase following completion of a successful probation period

The Role

We are looking for an experienced leader for this key role. The Security Operations and Engineering Manager is responsible for leading The Law Society’s cyber security operations capability, ensuring effective protection of the organisation’s systems, data, and services.

Reporting into the Head of Cyber Security, you will oversee security operations, incident response, security engineering, vulnerability management, and the performance of outsourced security partners.

Working closely with internal Technology teams and third-party providers, you will drive continuous improvement across security controls, detection capabilities, and operational processes, ensuring cyber risks are managed effectively and aligned with business objectives.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for an experienced cyber security professional with a strong background in security operations, incident response, and security engineering within a complex technology environment. You will lead manage and mentor two security analysts.

You will have experience managing security platforms and third-party security service providers, alongside the ability to lead technical responses to cyber incidents and drive operational improvements.

Strong knowledge of cloud, identity, endpoint, email, and data security controls is essential, as is experience with vulnerability management and security monitoring.

The successful candidate will be a confident team leader with CISSP or similar qualifications, who can build strong relationships across technical and non-technical teams, communicate complex security issues clearly, and develop a high-performing team.

A proactive, collaborative approach and a passion for improving cyber resilience will be key to success in this role.

What’s in it for you

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in protecting a well-respected organisation and shaping its cyber security future. You will have the opportunity to influence strategic decisions, lead major security initiatives, and work with modern security technologies across a complex technology environment.

You will join a collaborative and supportive team environment where your expertise will be valued and your contributions recognised. The role offers the chance to work closely with senior stakeholders, technology leaders, and specialist security partners while developing your leadership skills and technical expertise.

We offer hybrid working, a generous flexible benefits package, a friendly working environment and the opportunity to develop your career within a professional organisation.

Please note: if you are an internal applicant, Pay Policy will apply.

The Law Society represents solicitors in England and Wales. From negotiating with and lobbying the profession’s regulators, government and other decision makers, to offering training and advice, we’re here to help, protect and promote solicitors.