SOC Manager

17 Days Old

Role: SOC Manager
Location: Doncaster
Work Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days/week on site
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000

Summary:

Oscar Technology supporting a security services organisation in Doncaster that is looking for a Security Operations Manager to take ownership of their SOC function.
This role focuses on leading and developing the SOC team, ensuring KPIs are met and maintaining a commercially aware approach to operational performance. While it's not a deeply hands-on technical role, a solid background in SOC environments is essential, and any exposure to managing or working alongside a service desk function would be a real advantage.
If you're looking for a leadership position with genuine operational ownership and the chance to shape the next phase of a growing SOC team, this could be an excellent next move.

What you'll be doing:
Leading the day-to-day operations of the Security Operations Centre
Ensuring SOC KPIs, SLAs and operational targets are met and continuously improved
Managing, mentoring and developing SOC analysts to maintain a high-performing team culture
Overseeing incident response processes, ensuring issues are escalated, handled and closed effectively
Supporting the refinement of SOC processes, reporting, documentation and operational standards
Acting as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders on SOC performance and metrics
Assisting with Microsoft/security partnership activities where needed
Identifying operational improvements to enhance efficiency, visibility and team performance
(Optional advantage) Working closely with or having previous oversight of service desk operations

Who we're looking for:
A minimum of 4 years' experience in SOC management or leading SOC operations
Proven experience running a security operations function with confidence in people, performance and process management
A commercially minded approach, comfortable working with KPIs, reporting and wider business objectives
Good understanding of SOC tools, processes and incident response workflows
Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams
Exposure to or collaboration with service desk functions is beneficial
Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, Security+, etc.) are a plus but not required

Role: SOC Manager
Location: Doncaster
Work Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days/week on site
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000

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Location:
Doncaster
Salary:
£70,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
IT

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