SOC Manager – MXDR & Detection Excellence

Fox-IT; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Generous Holiday Allowance

Medicash & Critical Illness Scheme

Pension and Life Assurance

Community & Volunteering Programmes

Green Car Scheme

Cycle Scheme

Special Time Off

Family Planning Benefits

Job summary

Fox-IT is seeking a SOC Specialist Manager to enhance the effectiveness of its Security Operations Centre. The role involves coordinating the filtering of alerts, onboarding clients to existing SOC platforms, and maintaining operational playbooks.

Ideal candidates will have experience leading SOC teams, possess strong management skills, and demonstrate a commitment to process excellence. Benefits include flexible working, generous holidays, and a variety of employee support schemes.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a SOC team.
• Demonstrated people management abilities.
• Proven track record of process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate reviews of alert filtering opportunities.
• Oversee onboarding of new clients.
• Maintain playbook templates for SOC services.
• Collaborate on process alignment and standardization.
• Support client engagements across the UK.
• Conduct evaluations and mentorship for direct reports.
• Update strategy and improvement metrics.

Skills

Experience within a SOC team lead role

Strong people management and leadership skills

Strong desire to improve and perfect processes

Education

Degree in related field

Tools

Splunk

Microsoft SC200 Certification

CompTIA Certifications

Job description

Fox-IT is seeking a SOC Specialist Manager to enhance the effectiveness of its Security Operations Centre. The role involves coordinating the filtering of alerts, onboarding clients to existing SOC platforms, and maintaining operational playbooks.

Ideal candidates will have experience leading SOC teams, possess strong management skills, and demonstrate a commitment to process excellence. Benefits include flexible working, generous holidays, and a variety of employee support schemes.