SOC Manager, SecOps Lead, Threat and Vulnerability Management...
London OR Birmingham x2 days a week, x3 days from home.
To GBP800 per day, 6 months ++

• Primarily responsible for the SecOps team consisting of analysts, engineers, vulnerability managers and incident managers providing security event monitoring, management and response services
• Identifying requirements and driving improvements to SOC related policies and standards
• Demonstrate the efficiency and effectiveness of SOC controls, and ensure that security control performance is optimal
• Responsible for the management, implementation, maintenance and configuration of operational security systems and security service capabilities, aligned to IT strategy and security standards
• Responsible for continuous improvement of response automation
• Ensure compliance to SLA's and KPI's, process adherence and process improvisation to achieve operational objectives
• Establish, develop, and revise processes to build and strengthen the SOC
• Provide guidance and direction on threat management, threat modelling, identify threat vectors and the development of use cases for security monitoring
• Manage: support the recruitment process to hire, on-board, train, develop and motivate a team of top-tier SOC Analysts. To inspire, lead and mentor both junior and experienced team members.
• Domain knowledge: to contribute to overall company and client strategy through awareness of current and evolving industry trends and threats.

We are looking to hire a SOC Lead/Mgr, to develop and manage the security operations team within one of our HMG clients. Working closely with the Head of SecOps, you will help to shape processes and approach to SecOps whilst building a highly skilled, engaged team of Analysts. As an all-rounder with excellent technical skills, you'll share your knowledge with the team and our client, driving maturity and improvements across the SOC to ensure we are one step ahead of the game.

• Familiarity with documentation and process alignment with relevant industry standards and best practices (eg, ISO27001, CIS)
• In-depth knowledge of industry compliance and regulation requirements
• Experience in security device management and SIEM operation Experience with Splunk ES and general playbook automation
• Experience in threat management including but not limited to Mitre ATT&CK framework
• In-depth knowledge of various operating systems including but not limited to Linux, MacOS, Windows
• Knowledge of applications, databases, Middleware to address security threats
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Good Analytical skills, Problem solving and Interpersonal skills
• Experience in developing, building and managing a geo-located SOC team
• Experience and in-depth knowledge of incident management including facilitating incident response activities (provided by a 3rd party supplier).
• Managed a team of technically skilled SOC Analysts and Security Engineers