Senior Cyber Security Manager

JR United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Operations Manager to lead their Cyber Security Operations team. This role involves delivering threat detection capabilities, managing a remote 24/7 SOC, and ensuring compliance with industry standards like ISO/IEC 27001 and NIST. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, matrix management experience, and relevant certifications. Join a dynamic team committed to security in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Inclusive company culture

Continuous learning and personal development

Qualifications

• Strong experience leading Cyber Security Operations teams.
• In-depth understanding of ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and CIS Controls.

Responsibilities

• Deliver robust threat detection and response capabilities.
• Oversee matrix management of SOC personnel.
• Implement operational practices that align with security standards.

Skills

Cyber Security Management

Matrix Management

Technical Knowledge

Incident Response

Threat Detection

Vulnerability Management

Education

CISSP Certification

CISM Certification

Tools

EDR

NDR

SIEM

SOAR

Vulnerability Scanning Platforms

Job description

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Are you a Cyber Security Operations Manager looking to join an organisation where what you do genuinely makes an impact? Where you are empowered, heard and able to think creatively? Then look no further because we are what you have been looking for!

We are looking for a Senior Cyber Security Manager with a strong experience of leading of leading Cyber Security Operations teams.

In this role you will be responsible for delivering robust threat detection and response capabilities, vulnerability management scanning, and configuration of core security tooling. You will also be expected to ensure the alignment to industry standards such as ISO/IEC 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and CIS Controls.

The Security team is a dynamic highly motivated team committed to the ensuring that Optum UK is organisationally and technically secure in fast moving environment with substantial critical assets, systems and patient data to protect in multiple locations and geographies.

What you’ll do

We believe in the power of technology to make healthcare faster, better, and more accessible to all, and therefore you will play a key part in supporting us to deliver the architecture to make it happen!

As a Senior Cyber Security Operations Manager, you will also oversee the matrix management of SOC personnel across 24/7 shifts, the delivery of cyber security programs and ensure consistent delivery of security operations objectives

Other key responsibilities and accountabilities will include;

• Leading a remote 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) team, providing matrix management and guidance to the SOC Manager, shift leads and analysts
• Driving the coverage, configuration, tuning, and effective operation of multiple security tools/platforms
• Overseeing threat detection, monitoring, triage, and incident response functions
• Implementing and maintaining operational practices that align with ISO/IEC 27001, NIST CSF, and CIS Critical Security Controls
• Identifying and assess cyber risks, prioritize mitigation efforts, and track resolution of vulnerabilities across the organization
• Ensuring rapid containment and resolution of cyber threats
• Working closely with teams across the business to ensure secure configurations, threat mitigation, and audit readiness

Who you’ll be

You will have experience working as a Cyber Security Operations Manager leading teams within a matrix management structure. You will also have strong technical knowledge of security technologies and processes related to EDR, NDR, web proxies, SIEM, SOAR, and vulnerability scanning platforms.

We want you to be able to have a growth mindset, take ownership and accountability for what you are doing, be keen to learn new technologies and be comfortable working with autonomy and using your initiative.

Here, we are advocates for promoting the ability to think freely and creatively. We want you to have a curious nature, looking at improvements and efficiencies

Other key skills we are looking for you to demonstrate include;

• In-depth understanding of ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and CIS Controls frameworks, and experience applying them in an operational context.
• Hands on experience with vulnerability management, major incident handling, and threat hunting.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM or equivalent.
• Ability to assess technical reports and develop remediation solutions.
• Occasional availability to work on major security incidents; on call during weekends, evenings and holidays

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Optum UK, we are committed to providing an inclusive, equitable culture where people feel able to bring their whole selves to work and to reach their full potential. This is a foundation stone of Optum UK, anchoring the employee cycle from recruitment through to ongoing personal development and genuine, continuous two-way employee engagement, supported by our company values which determine everything we do.

Optum UK is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. We will always work to accommodate individual needs during your application journey. If you require any adjustments, please advise the talent team.