SOC Manager

Mexa Solutions LTD
London
9 months ago
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SOC Manager - Managed Services£65k - £75k basic + bonusUK-based | Remote-first with occasional travel

Your new role..

Looking to step into a strategic security leadership role where you can shape the future of a growing SOC and lead a high-performing team?

This is your opportunity to join a leading UK-based MSP as their newSOC Manager, where you’ll be at the heart of 24/7 cyber defence operations — managing a team of analysts, enhancing threat detection capabilities, and driving operational maturity.

You’ll be the go-to person for all things security operations: overseeing incidents, improving processes, implementing automation, and working closely with clients and internal teams to improve their security posture. This role isn’t just about keeping the lights on - it’s about building a world-class SOC that stays ahead of the threat landscape.

The organisation..

You’ll be joining a well-established Managed Services Provider with a strong reputation in Infrastructure, AI, Security and Modern Workplace technologies. With a forward-thinking culture rooted in innovation and automation, they’ve built a modern SOC environment designed to protect critical systems across a diverse client base.

The business is in growth mode - and with that comes the opportunity to have a real say in how services evolve, how teams scale, and how technolo...

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