Cyber Security Operations Manager

Zachary Daniels
L31Sf, L3 1SF, United Kingdom
2 days ago
£70,000 – £75,000 pa

Salary

£70,000 – £75,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Posted
29 May 2026 (2 days ago)

Benefits

Supportive team environment Genuine opportunities for growth

Cyber Security Operations Manager

Liverpool (Hybrid) | £70,000 - £75,000

Looking to take the next step in your cyber security career?

We're looking for a Cyber Security Operations Manager to join a growing technology team and play a key role in strengthening and evolving the organisation's security capability.

Whether you're already leading a Security Operations function or you're a Senior Security Engineer or Team Lead looking for more ownership, this is an opportunity to make a real impact within a business that is investing heavily in cyber security and resilience.

The Opportunity

You'll be responsible for helping shape the future of cyber security operations across the business, working closely with infrastructure, cloud and technology teams to improve security posture, strengthen detection and response capabilities, and ensure the organisation remains protected against emerging threats.

This role offers a blend of leadership, technical oversight and strategic influence.

What You'll Be Doing

* Leading and developing the Security Operations capability

* Managing cyber security incidents and coordinating effective responses

* Driving improvements across monitoring, threat detection and vulnerability management

* Working closely with technology teams to improve security across cloud, infrastructure and end-user environments

* Helping optimise security tools, processes and automation

* Supporting security audits, compliance initiatives and governance requirements

* Providing regular updates and insight to senior stakeholders on security risks and performance

* Contributing to the wider cyber security strategy and roadmap

What We're Looking For

We're interested in speaking with candidates from backgrounds such as:

* Security Operations Manager

* Lead Security Engineer

* Senior Security Engineer

* Senior SOC Analyst

* Detection & Response Lead

* Cyber Security Team Lead

You'll ideally bring experience across some of the following:

* Security Operations and Incident Response

* SIEM, EDR/XDR and security monitoring tools

* Vulnerability Management

* Threat Detection and Threat Hunting

* Cloud Security (Azure, AWS or GCP)

* Security Frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST or CIS Controls

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who enjoys solving security challenges, improving processes and helping build a mature and effective cyber security function.

Why Join?

* Opportunity to shape and influence the cyber security function

* High-profile role with strong visibility across the business

* Significant investment in cyber security and resilience

* Blend of leadership, technical oversight and strategic influence

* Supportive team environment with genuine opportunities for growth

If you're looking for a role where you can take ownership, influence security strategy and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

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