SOC Manager

SOC Manager / SOC Team Lead Salary: £55,000-£65,000 DOELocation: London An exciting opportunity to build, lead and develop a new in-house Security Operations Centre (SOC) within a global enterprise organisation. We're supporting a global organisation as they make a significant investment in their cybersecurity capabilities, transitioning from an outsourced SOC model to a fully integrated, internally managed security operation. As part of this journey, we're looking for an experienced SOC Manager / SOC Team Lead to take ownership of the day-to-day operation, develop a team of security analysts and help shape the future of the organisation's security monitoring and incident response capabilities. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys combining hands-on technical expertise with people leadership and wants to have a genuine impact on how a SOC is built and operated. The Role You'll play a key role in establishing and developing a high-performing SOC function, with responsibilities including:Leading, mentoring and developing a team of Tier 1 SOC Analysts operating across a 24/7 environment.Supporting the transition from an outsourced SOC provider to an internal security operation.Overseeing security monitoring, incident investigation, escalation and response activities.Managing and improving SIEM, EDR/XDR and enterprise security monitoring capabilities.Developing SOC processes, incident response playbooks, shift handovers and escalation procedures.Improving detection capabilities, reducing false positives and introducing automation where appropriate.Establishing operational KPIs, SLAs and reporting processes.Working closely with senior cybersecurity leadership and IT teams across the business. What We're Looking For5+ years' experience within cybersecurity operations, SOC environments or incident response.At least 2 years' experience leading security analysts or managing SOC operations.Strong technical knowledge of SIEM, EDR/XDR and security monitoring technologies.Experience managing security incidents, investigations and escalations.Good understanding of Microsoft 365 security, endpoint protection, identity and network security.Experience developing SOC processes, procedures and operational improvements.Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, threat intelligence and detection engineering.Strong communication skills and a hands-on, collaborative leadership style. Additional experience that would be beneficial:Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR and KQL.Building an internal SOC or transitioning away from an outsourced SOC/MSSP.SOAR and security automation.Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GCIH, GCIA or SC-200. Why Consider This Opportunity? Build something from the ground up - play a central role in developing a new internal SOC.Real ownership and influence - shape the people, processes and operational capabilities.Global exposure - work across a diverse, international enterprise environment.Leadership opportunity - develop your own team and work closely with senior cybersecurity stakeholders.Long-term development - contribute to the ongoing maturity of the organisation's cybersecurity function. If you're an experienced SOC Team Lead or SOC Manager looking for an opportunity where you can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation.