Security Operations Lead / SOC Manager

Carrington Recruitment Solution; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Security Operations Lead to manage global IT security operations. This primarily remote role requires significant expertise in security, with qualifications like CISSP or CISM. You will lead a team and address incidents, all while enjoying a competitive salary and opportunities for occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Approximately 5 years of experience in information security management or related fields.
• Background in technical IT roles focusing on security systems.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee global IT security operations for a professional services company.
• Manage daily security operations and handle incidents.
• Lead a team of security professionals to maintain security standards.

Skills

Intrusion Detection

Penetration Testing

Firewall Configuration

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

CISSP

CISM

Job description

Security Operations Lead / SOC Manager, United Kingdom

Client:

Carrington Recruitment Solution

Location:

Remote (UK-based, with occasional travel)

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

7

Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job Description:

Security Operations Lead, CISSP, CISM, SOC Manager

We are seeking a Security Operations Lead to oversee the global IT security operations for a professional services company. This role is primarily remote, with occasional travel to London and Europe, all expenses paid.

This position requires a versatile security professional, comfortable with a dynamic environment. It is ideal for candidates with a background in security, possibly ex-military, who thrive in a less structured setting.

The Security Operations Lead will manage daily security operations, handle incidents, and lead a team of security professionals to maintain security standards. You will be recognized as the operational security expert both internally and externally.

• Approximately 5 years of experience in information security management or related fields (IT audit, IT risk management)
• Qualifications such as CISSP or CISM
• High personal integrity and trustworthiness; willingness to undergo vetting
• Background in technical IT roles with a focus on security systems and expertise in security platforms
• Technical skills in intrusion detection, penetration testing, firewall configuration
• Knowledge of security risks, controls, operational processes, and legal aspects of IT security
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Experience in planning, prioritizing, and managing multiple demands in a complex environment
• Broad and deep knowledge of information security principles, systems, and networks
• Ability to lead, influence, and motivate a small team of security specialists
• Understanding of planning and budgeting processes
• Knowledge of data and physical security legalities

This is a great opportunity with a competitive salary based on experience.