Security Operations Centre Manager

Alastair LLP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch provided

35 days' annual leave

8% pension contributions

Healthcare

Cycle-to-work

Company events

Job summary

G-Research, based in London, is building a leading security operations centre to protect our high-performance compute and hybrid cloud environments. We seek a SOC Manager to guide a team of analysts, escalating and improving triage, investigations, and incident response.

You will shape detection rules, collaborate with CSIRT, and mentor staff while delivering reliable security operations and reporting on metrics.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in security operations or incident response.
• Experience leading or mentoring analysts; formal line-management experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of security fundamentals including network security, endpoints and attack paths.
• Experience coordinating incident response and making decisions under pressure.
• Track record of improving operational quality and consistency within a team.
• Practical experience with SIEM, XDR or SOAR tools.
• Clear communication with technical teams and senior stakeholders.
• Scripting or automation experience (Python/PowerShell/Bash) desirable; cloud or HPC exposure beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead, line-manage and develop a team of analysts.
• Own day-to-day delivery of triage, investigation and incident response.
• Set and maintain standards for case quality, documentation and process.
• Manage rotas and handovers for consistent coverage.
• Coach analysts across alert triage, forensics and threat hunting.
• Drive continuous improvement of workflows, tooling and processes.
• Report on team performance and operational metrics.
• Help shape detection rules, analytics and playbooks with CSIRT analysts.

Skills

Security operations

Incident response

Team leadership

SIEM/XDR/SOAR

Cloud/Hybrid compute

Scripting (Python/PowerShell/Bash)

Stakeholder communication

Tools

SIEM

XDR

SOAR

Python scripting

Job description

We tackle the most complex problems in quantitative finance, by bringing scientific clarity to financial complexity. From our London HQ, we unite world-class researchers and engineers in an environment that values deep exploration and methodical execution - because the best ideas take time to evolve. Together we’re building a world-class platform to amplify our teams’ most powerful ideas. As part of our engineering team, you’ll shape the platforms and tools that drive high-impact research - designing systems that scale, accelerate discovery and support innovation across the firm. Take the next step in your career.

The role

We are looking for a Security Operations Centre (SOC) Manager to lead our team of analysts in London. The SOC monitors, investigates and responds to security alerts across our high-performance compute, hybrid cloud and corporate environments. As SOC Manager, you will own the day-to-day operational delivery and development of the team. You will act as an escalation point, set the standard for triage and help the team grow, working closely with the wider security teams to improve the quality and speed of detection and response.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Leading, line-managing and developing a team of analysts
• Owning the day-to-day delivery of triage, investigation and incident response
• Setting and maintaining standards for case quality, documentation and process
• Managing rotas and handovers to ensure consistent operational coverage
• Coaching analysts across alert triage, forensics and threat hunting
• Driving continuous improvement of workflows, tooling and operational processes
• Reporting on team performance and operational metrics
• Helping shape detection rules, analytics and playbooks alongside the senior CSIRT analysts

Who are we looking for?

• Substantial experience in a security operations or incident response role, including hands-on alert handling and investigations
• Experience leading or mentoring analysts; formal line-management experience
• Strong knowledge of security fundamentals, including network security, endpoint artefacts and common attack paths
• Experience coordinating incident response and making decisions under pressure
• A track record of improving operational quality and consistency within a team
• Practical experience with SIEM, XDR or SOAR tools
• Clear communication with both technical teams and senior stakeholders
• Scripting or automation experience in languages such as Python, PowerShell or Bash is desirable, as is exposure to cloud or high-performance compute environments
• Relevant certifications or leadership and management qualifications are beneficial but not required

Why should you apply?

• Highly competitive compensation plus annual discretionary bonus
• Lunch provided (via Just Eat for Business) and dedicated barista bar
• 35 days' annual leave
• 9% company pension contributions
• Informal dress code and excellent work/life balance
• Comprehensive healthcare and life assurance
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Monthly company events
• Experience days: all-expenses-paid, bucket-list outings with colleagues, from Michelin-star tasting menus to European day trips

Relocation Support

If you're relocating from within the UK or internationally to join us in London, we offer a comprehensive range of support services to assist you all the way. All costs associated with your relocation and immigration are covered by G-Research. Concierge service: Your personal consultant will arrange travel, help find your new home and manage your move. They're also on hand to help with more bespoke requests too. Immigration support: We'll partner you with an expert consultant who will guide you through the full immigration process.

Diversity & Inclusion

G-Research is committed to cultivating and preserving an inclusive work environment. We are an ideas-driven business and we place great value on diversity of experience and opinions. We want to ensure that applicants receive a recruitment experience that enables them to perform at their best. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please let us know in the relevant section

About us

At G-Research, we are passionate about the intersection of finance, technology, and the future. We offer a dynamic, flexible and highly stimulating culture where world-beating ideas are cultivated and rewarded. We are proud to employ some of the best people in their field and to nurture their talent in our collaborative working environment.