SOC Manager

Franklin Fitch
Portsmouth
9 months ago
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Join Our Team as a SOC Manager


Are you a seasoned cyber security leader ready to shape and drive a cutting-edge Security Operations Centre? We’re seeking an experiencedSOC Managerto lead our 24/7 security operations team and play a pivotal role in safeguarding clients from sophisticated threats.


About the Role


As a leading Managed Service Provider (MSP), we deliver innovative Infrastructure Management, AI, Modern Workplace, and Managed Security Services. Our modernSecurity Operations Centre (SOC)provides 24/7 threat detection, monitoring, and incident response, empowering organisations across various industries to protect their digital assets with confidence.


We’re looking for a strategic, hands-onSOC Managerto optimise SOC performance, elevate operational maturity, and help shape the future of our security services.


🧠What You'll Do


  • Lead and manage day-to-day SOC operations, ensuring 24/7 threat monitoring and effective incident response.
  • Oversee security alert triage, investigation, and escalation workflows.
  • Drive continuous improvement across SOC processes, detection logic, and response capabilities.
  • Develop and maintain shift schedules, ensuring full coverage with minimal disruption.
  • Act as a senior escalation point for critical incidents and lead major incident response efforts.
  • Mentor and develop a high-performing team of Level 1 and 2 SOC Analysts.
  • Monitor SOC KPIs and SLAs, ensuring service excellence.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to improve tools, security automation, and detection logic.
  • Stay on top of emerging threats, attack vectors, and evolving threat actor tactics.
  • Act as a trusted point of contact for clients regarding incidents, reports, and security posture.
  • Help shape and execute the SOC’s long-term strategic roadmap.
  • Support pre-sales activities and client engagements with demonstrations of SOC services.


🛠What We’re Looking For


  • 5+ years’ experiencein a SOC or cybersecurity operations role, including2+ years in a leadership position.
  • Strong understanding ofSIEM, SOAR, EDR, IDS/IPS, and firewalltechnologies.
  • Experience inincident response, threat intelligence, and forensic analysis.
  • Proficiency in security frameworks likeMITRE ATT&CK, NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS.
  • Background in anMSP or MSSP environmentis highly desirable.
  • Experience managingmulti-tenant SOC environmentsis a big plus.
  • Strong communicator with the ability to interface with technical teams and C-suite executives alike.
  • Proven leadership, team-building, and mentoring skills.


🌟 Why Join Us?


  • 💰Competitive salary& benefits package.
  • 💼Work with cutting-edge toolsin a fast-moving and innovative SOC.
  • 🧑‍💻Flexible working- hybrid
  • 🚀Growth opportunities– we invest in our people and their development.
  • 🧩Dynamic team environmentwith collaboration, innovation, and trust at the core.

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