SOC Manager

SOC Manager - Renewable energy sector

Location - London/Hybrid

Salary - Up to £80,000pa

Type - Full Time

We are seeking a skilled and drivenSenior SOC Managerto lead global security operations for a major organisation in theenergy sector. This pivotal role will design, build, and manage a hybridSecurity Operations Center (SOC), integrating outsourced services with internal capability development—particularly acrossOperational Technology (OT)environments.

You’ll be at the forefront of cybersecurity, implementing cutting-edge technologies and ensuring resilience across global regions.

Key Responsibilities

SOC Leadership & Strategy

• Develop and manage a global SOC strategy, including tools, processes, and team structure.
• Provide 24/7 oversight of security operations across multiple time zones.
• Create and maintain SOC playbooks and incident response procedures.

OT Security

• Lead integration of IT and OT monitoring solutions.
• Build OT-specific detection and response capabilities, including custom playbooks.

Technology Implementation

• Oversee global deployment of SIEM (e.g., Splunk, Graylog, Wazuh), SOAR, EDR, and Threat Intel platforms.

Vendor & Team Management

• Act as the primary contact for the outsourced SOC provider; manage SLAs and vendor performance.
• Build and mentor internal teams to complement external services.
• Drive knowledge transfer and collaboration across teams.

Metrics & Compliance

• Develop SOC KPIs and reporting frameworks.
• Ensure alignment with global standards and regional regulations (e.g., NIST, ISO, GDPR).
• Stay ahead of evolving cyber threats and trends.

Ideal Candidate

• Strong Linux and open-source experience.
• Technical expertise with SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and OT protocols
• Familiar with SCADA/ICS environments and MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Skilled in incident response, threat hunting, SLA management, and executive communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, InfoSec, or related field.
• Certifications: CISSP, CISM, GIAC (e.g., GCFA, GNFA), or OT certs (e.g., GICSP, ISA/IEC 62443).
• Familiarity with cloud security tools, IT/OT integration, and threat modeling.