Security Operations Manager

JR United Kingdom; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing UK bank seeks a Security Operations Manager to ensure the security of critical infrastructure. This role involves leading initiatives in vulnerability management and disaster recovery while managing a team of Security Analysts. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in Cyber Security and a proven track record of leadership in technical teams, contributing to the organization's cyber resilience.

Benefits

25–30 days of annual leave

Days off for birthday, Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve

Up to 10% employer pension contribution

Annual profit-sharing bonus

Discounted share schemes

Wellbeing support including digital GP access

Gym discounts

Inclusive and flexible culture

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Cyber Security and Infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience with vulnerability management tools.
• Proven leadership in managing technical engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Leading infrastructure security across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Managing a team of Security Analysts.
• Owning and developing the vulnerability management program.

Skills

Leadership

Cyber Security

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Tools

Tenable

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Salary – Competitive + bonus + Benefits

I've partnered with a growing UK bank, and we're seeking a Security Operations Manager (VM) to join their team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on ensuring critical infrastructure remains secure, resilient, and proactive.

You’ll lead key initiatives in vulnerability management, disaster recovery, SOC performance, and more, contributing to the broader cyber resilience objectives of the organization.

Role responsibilities:

• Leading infrastructure security and resilience across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Managing a team of Security Analysts.
• Owning and developing the vulnerability management program (experience with Tenable is a plus).
• Ensuring a robust obsolescence management roadmap aligned with IT budgets and strategy.
• Serving as a key escalation point for security incidents and SOC performance.
• Developing disaster recovery plans and coordinating with cross-functional teams and third parties.

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in Cyber Security and Infrastructure, particularly with SOC providers.
• Hands-on experience with vulnerability management tools (e.g., Tenable).
• Experience managing lifecycle and end-of-life processes for hardware, software, and cloud solutions.
• Proven leadership in managing technical engineering teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and problem-solving skills under pressure.
• Hybrid working model (1 day a week in the office).
• Benefits include 25–30 days of annual leave, plus days off for your birthday, Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Eve.
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution.
• Annual profit-sharing bonus and discounted share schemes.
• Wellbeing support, including digital GP access and gym discounts.
• An inclusive, flexible culture welcoming diverse backgrounds and experiences.

If you are passionate about cybersecurity and enjoy solving complex organizational challenges, this could be your next career move.