SOC Manager - Incident Response & Threat Hunting

CBS Butler; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm is seeking a SOC Incident Response & Threat Hunting Manager to lead its Security Operations Centre. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity, demonstrating leadership in incident response and threat hunting, as well as the ability to mentor a high-performing team. The position is remote and offers competitive compensation including a bonus and car allowance.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Double matching pension contributions

Life assurance

Employee discounts

Flexible benefits

Employee discounts

Employee assistance programme

Private medical/company car or car allowance

Qualifications

• Must have experience in cybersecurity and incident response.
• Strong technical background in digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) is essential.
• Leadership experience in managing a security operations team.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on security incidents.
• Lead high-severity incident response engagements.
• Enhance the capabilities of the Cyber Threat Intelligence team.

Skills

Analytical problem–solving

Collaboration and teamwork

Communication

Job description

Job Title: SOC Incident Response & Threat Hunting Manager

Location: Remote

Salary: GBP75k – GBP85k plus 10% bonus and GBP6k car allowance

Mon – Fri as well as an on–call rota – 1 week in 4.

Candidates must be willing and eligible to go through SC security clearance for this role

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced SOC Incident Response & Threat Hunting Manager to join our growing Security Operations Centre. This pivotal role will be responsible for leading our Tier 3 Security and Incident Response Analysts, overseeing advanced incident response activities, driving proactive threat hunting initiatives, and providing strategic direction for the Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) capability.

This is a hands–on leadership position requiring a strong technical background, exceptional management skills, and a strategic vision for cybersecurity. You will play a key role in mentoring and developing a high–performing team, leading complex incident response engagements from initial detection through to post–incident review, and significantly enhancing the security posture of our diverse customer base.

The role demands a unique blend of strategic leadership, deep technical expertise in digital forensics and incident response (DFIR), and a proactive mindset to anticipate and neutralise sophisticated and evolving cyber threats.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert guidance and technical oversight on complex security incidents and threat hunting operations.
• Lead and coordinate high–severity incident response engagements, acting as the primary incident lead when required. This includes managing cross–functional teams, communications, and critical decision–making under pressure.
• Ensure all incident response and threat hunting activities are thoroughly documented, with comprehensive reporting delivered to stakeholders.
• Drive the strategic development and maturity of the CTI team, enhancing their capabilities, visibility, and the actionable insights derived from their research–both internally and for customers.

Your transferable skills and experience:

• Analytical problem–solving: ability to investigate complex data and identify patterns or anomalies
• Collaboration and teamwork: experience with working across functions to resolve time pressured issues.
• Communication: ability to explain technical findings in a clear manner to technical and non–technical audiences.

Your benefits:

• 25 Days annual leave plus public holidays (3 flexible)
• Pension – Double matching contributions of up to 10%
• Life assurance
• Companywide incentive plans
• Your choices (Flexible benefits such as increased holidays/travel/dental critical illness and more)
• Perks at work – employee discounts
• Employee assistance programme/virtual GP
• Role dependent benefits: Private medical/company car or car allowance

If you are interested in this role, please feel free to submit your CV or call me.

Many thanks