About the Role:
Cambridge has become one of the United Kingdom's leading technology hubs, home to world-class innovation and cutting-edge digital businesses. At DataPlus Security Ltd, we help organizations stay ahead of evolving cyber threats through proactive monitoring, rapid incident response, and modern security operations.
We are looking for a Security Operations Centre (SOC) Manager who can lead and elevate our security operations function. This is more than a management role—you will shape our cyber defence strategy, guide a growing team of security professionals, and ensure our clients and systems remain protected against emerging threats.
You will serve as the operational leader of our Security Operations Centre, balancing technical expertise with strong leadership and strategic thinking. If you enjoy building high-performing teams, improving security processes, and driving operational excellence, we would love to hear from you.
Why Work With Us?
Leadership Impact:
You will have direct influence over security operations, tooling decisions, incident response strategies, and team development initiatives.
Modern Security Environment:
Our team works with leading security technologies including SIEM platforms, EDR solutions, threat intelligence tools, cloud security services, and automation technologies.
Professional Growth:
Cybersecurity never stands still, and neither do we. You'll have opportunities to expand your expertise, lead strategic projects, and contribute to the future direction of our security operations.
Collaborative Culture:
Work alongside experienced security analysts, engineers, cloud specialists, and technology leaders who share a common goal of delivering exceptional security outcomes.
Meaningful Work:
Every day presents new challenges and opportunities to protect critical systems, investigate threats, and improve organizational resilience.
Key Responsibilities:
Security Operations Leadership:
Oversee the daily operation of the Security Operations Centre, ensuring effective monitoring, detection, and response capabilities.
Incident Response Management:
Lead the coordination and resolution of security incidents, ensuring timely investigation, containment, remediation, and post-incident review activities.
Team Development:
Manage, mentor, and support SOC Analysts and Security Engineers. Foster a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and operational excellence.
Threat Detection & Monitoring:
Drive improvements in threat detection methodologies, alert management processes, threat hunting activities, and security monitoring effectiveness.
Process Improvement:
Develop, document, and refine SOC procedures, playbooks, workflows, and operational standards to improve efficiency and consistency.
Stakeholder Collaboration:
Work closely with internal teams, clients, and leadership stakeholders to communicate risks, security incidents, and operational performance metrics.
Security Strategy:
Contribute to the development of long-term cyber security initiatives, risk reduction strategies, and operational maturity programs.
What We Are Looking For:
Experience:
5+ years of experience in cyber security operations, incident response, or security monitoring environments, including leadership or team management responsibilities.
Technical Expertise:
Strong understanding of SIEM platforms, endpoint security, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, cloud security, network security, and incident response frameworks.
Leadership Skills:
Experience managing technical teams, conducting performance reviews, mentoring staff, and driving operational improvements.
Communication:
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Certifications:
Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC, Security+, CEH, or equivalent are highly valued.
Mindset:
You remain calm during high-pressure situations, make informed decisions based on available evidence, and continuously seek opportunities to improve security outcomes.
Pay: £86,525.43-£115,148.18 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee mentoring programme
- Flexitime
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Paid volunteer time
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
