Security Operations Manager

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

Job summary

A growing UK bank is seeking a talented Security Operations Manager. This role focuses on ensuring the security and resilience of critical infrastructure in a hybrid working environment. Responsibilities include leading initiatives in vulnerability management, managing a team, and developing disaster recovery plans. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in Cyber Security, particularly with SOC providers, and a commitment to solving complex challenges.

Benefits

25-30 days annual leave

Employer pension contribution up to 10%

Annual profit-related bonus

Wellbeing support including digital GP access

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Cyber Security and Infrastructure.
• Hands-on knowledge of vulnerability management tools like Tenable.
• Proven record in managing technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead infrastructure security and resilience initiatives.
• Manage a team of Security Analysts.
• Develop and manage the vulnerability management program.

Skills

Cyber Security

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Vulnerability management

Tools

Tenable

Job description

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Security Operations Manager, leeds, west yorkshire

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Client:

James Adams

Location:

leeds, west yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

? Security Operation 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 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.