Senior Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager - Threat Response & Forensics

An exciting opportunity to lead and mentor a high-performing Tier 3 Security and Incident Response team within a dynamic Security Operations Centre (SOC).

This critical, technical leadership role drives advanced incident response (IR), digital forensics (DFIR), and threat hunting operations across a diverse customer base.

The manager will act as the technical authority for complex investigations, dramatically enhancing cyber resilience and refining detection capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead & Develop: Mentor and lead senior SOC analysts in effective IR and threat hunting.
• Incident Ownership: Oversee and coordinate high-severity IR, acting as incident lead and guiding cross-functional teams.
• Technical Expertise: Provide expert oversight, ensuring rapid containment and detailed documentation for complex security incidents.
• Threat Intelligence: Drive the maturity of the Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) capability, making intelligence actionable.
• Proactive Defence: Design and lead advanced threat hunting exercises leveraging deep knowledge of adversary TTPs (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures).
• Stakeholder Reporting: Deliver comprehensive incident reports and recommendations.
• Training: Develop and deliver in-house training, including tabletop exercises and forensic challenges.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven leadership in SOC IR and Threat Hunting functions.
• Strong technical expertise in DFIR (security event analysis, malware investigation, forensic methodologies).
• Demonstrated ability to manage high-pressure incidents and coordinate stakeholders.
• Strong communication and leadership, able to explain complex findings to all audiences.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, with an agile mindset and focus on continuous improvement.

Whats in it for you?

• £80k - £90k + up to 15% bonus + £6k car allowance

• Generous pension with double-matched contributions

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Private medical insurance and flexible benefits