Cyber Security Operations Lead

Bishopsgate
1 week ago
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As Cyber Security Operations Lead – this is your chance to step into a role where security isn’t a tick-box exercise, it’s business critical.

You’ll shape how a regulated organisation detects, responds and strengthens its defences at a pivotal point in its cyber journey. 

This isn’t about maintaining the status quo. It’s about tightening operations, raising standards and building a modern, resilient SOC capability that genuinely protects the business. 

What’s in it for you

A key leadership position with real influence over operational maturity and tooling
The opportunity to strengthen and modernise a live SOC environment
Direct input into strategy, governance and service improvement
Close collaboration with senior stakeholders and external partners
A hybrid London-based contract with flexibility built in
A competitive day rate within a financially regulated environment where cyber is taken seriously
What you’ll be getting stuck into as a Cyber Security Operations Lead

Leading day-to-day operations and shaping the SOC roadmap in line with the wider strategy
Overseeing incident response, threat detection, triage and mitigation activity
Managing production incidents across change and problem forums
Holding the MSSP to account on service levels, performance metrics and delivery standards
Improving policies, procedures and technical controls to strengthen compliance and efficiency
Reporting on operational performance, control effectiveness and key metrics to senior stakeholders
What you’ll bring to the table as a Cyber Security Operations Lead

Previous experience leading Security Operations and IT Security services
Strong knowledge of SIEM and monitoring frameworks, including Microsoft Sentinel and MITRE ATT&CK
Solid understanding of the Microsoft security stack
Experience across DLP, EDR/XDR, CASB, email security, SWG and ZTNA/SASE capabilities
Confidence managing incident processes, service improvement initiatives and third-party security providers
Working hours – Full-time, 2 days per week in the office (London-based), remainder remote 

If you’re ready to take ownership as a Cyber Security Operations Lead and raise the bar for operational security in a regulated environment, apply now.

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