Security Operations Manager

JR United Kingdom; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing UK bank is seeking a Security Operations Manager (VM) who will ensure the security, resilience, and compliance of critical infrastructure. You'll manage a team and lead key initiatives in vulnerability management and disaster recovery, contributing to the company's cyber resilience goals, all while enjoying a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

25–30 days annual leave plus additional days off

Up to 10% employer pension contribution

Annual profit-related bonus

Wellbeing support including digital GP access

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Cyber Security and Infrastructure management.
• Hands-on knowledge of vulnerability management tools.
• Proven track record in leading technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead infrastructure security initiatives across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Manage a team of Security Analysts.
• Own and evolve the vulnerability management programme.
• Act as a key escalation point for security incidents.

Skills

Cyber Security

Vulnerability Management

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Tools

Tenable

Job description

Security Operations Manager (VM)

Hybrid – Birmingham 1x a week

Salary – Competitive + bonus + Benefits

I've partnered with a growing UK bank, and we're on the search for a Security 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.