Security Operations Manager

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

Job summary

A leading UK bank is seeking a Security Operations Manager (VM) in Birmingham. This hybrid role involves ensuring the bank's infrastructure security and resilience, managing vulnerability programs, and leading a team. Key perks include generous annual leave, pension contributions, and a flexible, inclusive work culture.

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

Inclusive and flexible culture

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives for infrastructure security and resilience.
• Manage a team of Security Analysts.
• Coordinate disaster recovery plans across teams.

Skills

Cyber Security

Infrastructure Security

Vulnerability Management

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Tools

Tenable

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Client:

James Adams

Location:

birmingham (aston), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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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.