Senior SOC Manager

The Role

As the Senior SOC Manager, you'll be at the helm of our Security Operations Centre (SOC) team. Your wealth of experience in cybersecurity, leadership skills, and strategic mindset will be key to driving the SOC’s success through continuous improvement. You'll be managing a talented team of security analysts and engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Providing mentorship and professional development opportunities for your team members will be essential for driving engagement and growth. You'll oversee the detection, analysis, and response to security incidents, working closely with other departments and external entities during major incidents to ensure timely resolution of security breaches for our customers. This is a pivotal role within our company’s cybersecurity operations, and we need an experienced leader to lead our growing team of analysts and specialists, this position is suited if you like a technical challenge and enjoy cybersecurity and its evolution.

What will I be doing?

Manage the daily operations of the SOC, leading a team of skilled security analysts and engineers. Provide regular updates and reports to senior management and stakeholders, offering expert advice on cybersecurity matters. Lead and coordinate the response to complex security incidents, ensuring swift and effective resolution. Continuously monitor security events and analyse potential threats, developing long-term solutions. Develop SOC policies, procedures, and best practices to maintain a robust security posture. Act as the primary liaison for customers, addressing security concerns with compassion and empathy. Identify and implement improvements within the SOC to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Lead and develop SOC team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. Prepare detailed reports on SOC activities and performance, presenting findings to senior management and stakeholders. Stay updated with the latest cybersecurity trends and technologies, ensuring full compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

What will I bring to the role?

Demonstratable background in Cybersecurity having held a similar Senior Management position within a MSP SOC Experience of growing, developing and leading a SOC team Cybersecurity principles, threat landscapes, and security technologies. Experience of excelling in high pressured situations Hands-on experience in security operations management Significant experience in Microsoft Security Suite (Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, Azure) Experience of Microsoft Azure environments Solid understanding of regulatory requirements Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to addressing security challenges. A proactive and driven approach to cybersecurity. Ability to develop and drive the execution of a vision. Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate and communicate at all levels. Ability to proactively adapt to continuously shifting company priorities and goals. Customer-first approach

Why work for ANS?

At ANS, we’ve created a place where everyone can be themselves, and we empower our people to get the job done. Openness, ambition, honesty, and passion are what drive us every day. We are bold, courageous, and innovative – and we do it like no other. We invest in our people. In training, development, health and more – we give you the benefits and flexibility to maintain a happy work-life balance.

We’re proud of the inclusive, fun, dynamic environment we’ve created. It’s a safe space that works for all. You don’t have to be a techie to work in tech. Bring your authentic self and find your dream role here. Find out more at .

What’s in it for you?

With fantastic benefits, an inclusive culture, and a cool office space, we’re your kind of workplace.

Company benefits

As standard: 25 days’ holiday, plus you can buy up to 5 more daysA little extra:we’ll give you yourbirthday off,and an extracelebration dayfor whatever you want!Tying the knot? You get 5 days’ additional holiday in the year you get married. Oh, and 5volunteer days! Private health insurance Pension contribution match and 4 x life assuranceFlexible workingandwork from anywherefor up to 30 days per year (some exceptions) Maternity: 16 weeks’ full pay, Paternity: 3 weeks’ full pay, Adoption: 16 weeks’ full pay Company social events – get ready for a jam-packed calendar Electric car scheme 12 days of personal growth development time

ANS are an equal opportunities employer. We encourage diversity and anyone applying for a role at our organisation can be assured that their application will be treated fairly, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, gender expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and sex or sexual orientation. We sometimes ask for information relating to individuals for equal opportunities monitoring purposes only.