Security Operations Manager

InfoSec People Ltd; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

InfoSec People Ltd is seeking a Head of Cyber Security Operations in Bournemouth. You will lead a team focused on incident detection and recovery while partnering with stakeholders and vendors to shape the cyber security strategy.

The ideal candidate has proven experience in leading SOC teams, a background in incident response, and familiarity with ISO27001 and NIST frameworks. The role offers an opportunity to influence a modern security function.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading SOC/Cyber Security Operations teams.
• Strong background in incident response and threat management.
• Knowledge of frameworks such as ISO27001, NIST, GDPR.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a Cyber Security Operations team.
• Take ownership of incident detection, response, and recovery.
• Drive SOC maturity improvements and tool optimisation.
• Deliver security insights and risk reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Support delivery of the security strategy and roadmap.

Skills

Incident response

Threat management

Cyber Security Operations

SOC maturity improvements

Tool optimisation

Tools

SIEM

Monitoring tools

Detection engineering

Job description

We’re working with a leading organisation in the technology sector looking to appoint a Head of Cyber Security Operations to lead and evolve their security capability.

This is a high-impact role where you’ll work closely with senior leadership to shape and deliver a modern, resilient cyber security function.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead and develop a Cyber Security Operations team
• Take ownership of incident detection, response, and recovery
• Drive SOC maturity improvements and tool optimisation
• Deliver security insights and risk reporting to senior stakeholders
• Partner with vendors, forensic teams, and internal stakeholders
• Support delivery of the security strategy and roadmap

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience leading SOC / Cyber Security Operations teams
• Strong background in incident response and threat management
• Experience with SIEM, monitoring, and detection engineering
• Knowledge of frameworks such as ISO27001, NIST, GDPR
• Ability to operate at both technical and strategic levels