Security Operations Manager

JR United Kingdom; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing UK bank is seeking a Security Operations Manager to oversee critical infrastructure security and resilience. This role involves managing a team, leading vulnerability management initiatives, and developing disaster recovery plans. The position offers competitive salary, annual leave, and benefits, fostering an inclusive culture.

Benefits

25–30 days annual leave plus additional holidays

Up to 10% employer pension contribution

Annual profit-related bonus and discounted share scheme

Wellbeing support, including digital GP access

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Solid experience in Cyber Security and Infrastructure, particularly with SOC providers.
• Hands-on knowledge of vulnerability management tools like Tenable.
• Proven track record in leading or managing technical engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives across vulnerability management and disaster recovery.
• Manage a team of Security Analysts and ensure SOC performance.
• Own the vulnerability management programme.

Skills

Cyber Security

Infrastructure management

Vulnerability management

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Tools

Tenable

Job description

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? Salary – Competitive + bonus + Benefits

I've partnered with a growing UK bank, and we're on the search for aSecurity Operations Manager (VM) to join their team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on ensuring critical infrastructure stays secure, resilient, and ahead of the curve.

You’ll lead key initiatives across vulnerability management, disaster recovery, SOC performance, and more, all while contributing to the broader cyber resilience goals of the business.

Role responsibilities:

• Leading on all things infrastructure security and resilience across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Managing a team of Security Analysts
• Owning and evolving the vulnerability management programme (Tenable experience a plus).
• Ensuring a robust obsolescence management roadmap aligned to IT budgets and strategy.
• Acting as a key escalation point for security incidents and SOC performance.
• Developing disaster recovery plans and coordinating cross-team/3rd-party alignment.

What you need:

• Solid experience in Cyber Security and Infrastructure (especially working with SOC providers).
• Hands-on knowledge of vulnerability management tools (e.g. Tenable).
• Experience managing lifecycle and end-of-life processes across hardware/software/cloud.
• Proven track record leading or line-managing technical engineers.
• Strong stakeholder management and problem-solving under pressure.
• Hybrid working (just 1 day a week in the office).
• 25–30 days annual leave, plus your birthday, Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Eve off.
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution.
• Annual profit-related bonus and discounted share scheme.
• Wellbeing support, including digital GP access and gym discounts.
• Inclusive and flexible culture, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds and experiences.

If you’re passionate about cyber security and enjoy helping organisations solve complex challenges, this could be your next move.