Security Operations Manager

TheSecOps Managersupports a Higher Education Organisation by leading efforts to keep IT systems and data secure. This includes managing identity services, overseeing cybersecurity tools, and responding to security threats and incidents. The role leads a team focused on Microsoft 365, user access, and security operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day security operations and services, both in-house and outsourced
• Lead a small team covering Microsoft 365, identity management, and security
• Oversee security tools, monitoring systems, and incident response
• Guide improvements to identity and access processes with a focus on automation
• Work with IT teams to ensure security is built into systems and projects
• Maintain a roadmap for future security and identity service development
• Stay informed on emerging threats and coordinate risk responses
• Represent the organisation in external security and vendor discussions

Essential Criteria

Skills & Abilities

• Strong background in managing security and access technologies
• Able to juggle multiple complex tasks effectively
• Skilled at troubleshooting across different systems
• Experience leading teams through technical projects
• Good collaborator and team player
• In-depth expertise in security and identity systems

Qualifications

• Degree or relevant professional IT/security qualification
• Recognised certification from a security or identity vendor

Knowledge

• Solid understanding of tools like SIEM, EDR, and threat detection methods
• Knowledge of vulnerability management and threat intelligence
• Familiarity with network security (firewalls, segmentation, IDS/IPS, etc.)
• Understanding of operating systems (Windows, Mac, Linux) and their security practices

Experience

• Hands-on experience managing and responding to security incidents
• Track record of developing and running security/identity services
• Experience working in complex, large-scale IT environments
• Skilled at working with stakeholders and documenting technical processes
• Proven leadership in delivering high-quality technical services

Other

• Commitment to ongoing training and development
• Willing to travel between sites if needed

Desirable Criteria

• Experience managing Microsoft 365 services
• ITIL certification or similar
• Incident response training (e.g., CREST, GIAC)
• Knowledge of public cloud (Azure, Oracle Cloud)
• Experience in 24/7 operations
• Familiarity with AHV Hypervisor
• Experience working with teams beyond core IT

Role Details

• Permanent position
• Reading (Whiteknights) based
• Hybrid Working
• £57,696-£73,039
• Generous Holidays (up to 40 days per year, does include Bank Holidays)
• Benefits package (14.5% employer contribution)
  

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