Security Operations Manager

Security Operations Manager - London - Insurance - Hybrid

Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Hybrid - London, 3x per week
Salary: £95,000 - £115,000 pa + Bonus/Benefits


Client

A highly regulated financial services organisation operating in the insurance sector, with a growing technology footprint & a strong focus on cyber resilience. The business operates in a complex, always-on environment & is investing in modern security tooling, automation, & proactive threat prevention as part of a broader transformation.

Role

This is a hands-on Security Operations Manager role responsible for leading day-to-day security operations while owning & evolving the organisation's core security tooling. Sitting between IT leadership & a centralised security function, the role manages a small team of L1/L2 analysts & acts as the technical escalation point above a 24/7 managed SOC. The focus is on prevention, detection quality, & continuous capability improvement rather than reactive alert handling.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead & develop a small team of Security Operations analysts, providing technical guidance, mentoring, & day-to-day operational leadership
• Own & continuously improve the organisation's security tooling, including EDR, SIEM, web proxy/zero trust, & email security platforms
• Act as the internal escalation point for security incidents raised by the managed SOC, leading investigations & response activities
• Build & refine SIEM use cases, detection rules, dashboards, & automation to improve signal quality & reduce noise
• Manage the relationship with the managed security service provider, ensuring effective escalation, clear accountability, & value delivery
• Drive a prevention-led security posture by identifying control gaps & implementing improvements aligned to real-world threat activity
• Engage with technology & business stakeholders to ensure security controls support operational needs in a regulated environment

Key Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience in a Security Operations or Security Engineering role, with some responsibility for managing or leading others
• Deep practical knowledge of modern security tooling, including EDR platforms (e.g. CrowdStrike, Carbon Black), SIEM, & email security
• Experience working alongside a managed SOC or MSSP, including handling escalations & improving detection & response processes
• Ability to translate threat intelligence & frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK into pragmatic, effective operational controls
• Experience in regulated environments such as financial services, insurance, banking, or similar
• Exposure to zero trust, web proxy, or secure access technologies

Additional Notes

This role is suited to candidates who enjoy being technically involved while still leading & developing others. It will appeal to Security Operations Managers or senior SOC engineers ready to step into a broader ownership & leadership position.

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