Security Operations Manager

TN United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Security Operations Manager to oversee information security for a high-profile website and IT environment. This role involves technical leadership, project execution, and collaboration across departments to enhance security measures. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in security practices, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to managing threats.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Generous Holiday Allowance

Qualifications

• At least five years in a technical security role.
• Experience in application security, Windows and M365 security.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical leadership on information security best practices.
• Managing SIEM and XDR tools, supporting incident response activities.
• Conducting threat hunts and participating in penetration tests.

Skills

Information Security

Communication

Collaboration

Leadership

Education

Degree in Computer Science

SANS Certification

OSCP Certification

Tools

SIEM

XDR

GCP

Azure

Job description

Security Operations Manager, Milton Keynes

Client: Rightmove

Location: Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: c03768ef5991

Job Views: 2

Posted: 14.05.2025

Expiry Date: 28.06.2025

Job Description:

Role: Security Operations Manager

Location: London - hybrid 2 days a week in the office

Reports to: CISO

The role involves supporting the information security needs of a high-profile website and an administrative IT environment supporting nearly 1,000 staff across multiple locations. The Security Ops Manager will collaborate with various departments to ensure security objectives are met, incidents are effectively responded to, and our security posture remains robust.

What you’ll be doing

• Providing technical leadership and expertise on information security best practices.
• Planning and executing projects aligned with security objectives.
• Collaborating with DevOps on security controls in GCP hosting environment.
• Working with IT Infrastructure on migrating to Azure.
• Leading threat modeling sessions.
• Managing SIEM and XDR tools, and supporting incident response activities.
• Conducting threat hunts and participating in penetration tests and red team exercises.
• Evaluating compliance with regulations like FCA, PCI-DSS, GDPR.
• Staying updated on cyber threats and shaping response strategies.
• Coaching team members and removing blockers to support their development.

Candidate Profile

• Passionate about information security and organizational embedding.
• Capable of managing workload and prioritizing tasks.
• Excellent communicator and collaborator across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Decisive with integrity and professionalism.
• Proactive, hands-on, and improvement-driven.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least five years in a technical security role or equivalent research experience.
• Degree in Computer Science, Security, or related field, or equivalent industry experience/qualifications (e.g., SANS, EC-Council, OSCP).
• Experience in application security, Windows and M365 security, cloud security (GCP/Azure), SIEM/XDR, networking, and data processing tools.

About Rightmove

Our vision is to simplify moving by providing trusted tools and expertise. We foster a friendly, supportive culture based on our core values, including approachability, simplicity, teamwork, continuous improvement, and transparency.

What we offer

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including private medical insurance, dental, optical, physio, and more.
• Generous holiday allowance, volunteering days, and flexible working arrangements.
• Retirement and insurance benefits, employee discounts, and support for personal development.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring a welcoming environment for all employees. We value your uniqueness and approach to work more than just qualifications or buzzwords.