SOC Manager

Levy Professionals; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking an experienced SOC Manager to oversee cyber security operations. This contract role involves leading a team of analysts, managing threat detection and response, and driving vulnerability management within the business. Ideal candidates will have over five years of experience in cyber security, including two in a leadership position, and strong SOC tool knowledge.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in cyber security, including 2+ in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of SOC operations and vulnerability management.
• Hands-on experience with SOC tools such as Splunk, Sentinel, Qualys, or Nessus.
• Relevant certifications like CISSP, CISM, or CEH are required.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a 24/7 SOC team.
• Oversee threat monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability remediation.
• Manage SOC tools (SIEM, EDR, SOAR, scanners).
• Develop incident response playbooks and SOC processes.
• Collaborate with IT and business units on risk mitigation.
• Track KPIs and report on SOC performance.
• Stay current on emerging threats and best practices.

Skills

SOC operations

vulnerability management

Splunk

Sentinel

Qualys

Nessus

leadership

communication

problem-solving

Education

CISSP

CISM

CEH

Job description

A great cleint of mine are looking for an experienced SOC Manager to lead our cyber security operations. This role involves managing a team of analysts, overseeing threat detection and response, and driving vulnerability management across the business.

Work Type: Contract

Duration: 12 months

IR35: Inside

Work Structure: Mostly remote with very few in office meetings (once every few months)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a 24/7 SOC team

• Oversee threat monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability remediation

• Manage SOC tools (SIEM, EDR, SOAR, scanners)

• Develop incident response playbooks and SOC processes

• Collaborate with IT and business units on risk mitigation

• Track KPIs and report on SOC performance

• Stay current on emerging threats and best practices

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years in cyber security, including 2+ in a leadership role

• Strong knowledge of SOC operations and vulnerability management

• Hands-on experience with tools like Splunk, Sentinel, Qualys, or Nessus

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH)

• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Nice to Have:

• Experience in regulated industries (finance, healthcare, etc.)

• Google SecOps / Chronicle experince

• Familiarity with ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, or CIS

• Basic scripting or automation skills