Information Security Operations Manager

Job Description

Information Security Operations Manager - Software Company
Remote-first with occasional travel to London (max once a week)
35-hour working week | 30 days annual leave + bank holidays

Are you an Information Security expert looking to make a real impact in a collaborative and forward-thinking tech environment?

A leading UK-based software company is going through an exciting digital transformation and is looking for an Information Security Operations Manager to lead and evolve their security operations capability. You'll work with a growing, ambitious InfoSec team and be at the heart of protecting systems, services, and data critical to the company's success.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead the day-to-day security operations function, including vendor oversight and management of the outsourced MDR partner

• Manage and evolve the Security Operations Centre (SOC), guiding and developing a small in-house team of security professionals

• Coordinate timely responses to security incidents, ensuring proper documentation and post-incident analysis

• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure policies, protocols and operations align with business objectives and emerging threats

• Drive continual improvement in monitoring, incident response, and preventative security measures

Key experience we're looking for:

• Deep experience working in Security Operations, including working with MDR providers and SOC environments

• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and the Microsoft Defender Suite (including Defender for Endpoint, , Cloud, and Office 365)

• Proven experience managing and mentoring security teams - this is a core requirement, as all security operations are delivered in-house (no outsourcing)

• Strong knowledge of relevant frameworks and standards including:

  • PCI-DSS

  • GDPR

  • NIST CSF

  • CIS Critical Security Controls

  • Cyber Essentials Plus

• Hands-on experience across Cloud Security, and Access Management, Zero Trust, Security Service Edge (SSE), and SASE

• Proven ability to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders when communicating security issues

• A passion for continuous improvement and post-incident analysis to drive security maturity