IT Cyber Security Operations Centre Manager When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Come and join the Littlefish team! Work location: Remote Salary: Up to: £85,000 Must be eligible for SC Clearance (UK resident for the last 5 years) and NPPV2 clearance Here at click apply for full job details
May 05, 2026
Full time
IT Cyber Security Operations Centre Manager When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Come and join the Littlefish team! Work location: Remote Salary: Up to: £85,000 Must be eligible for SC Clearance (UK resident for the last 5 years) and NPPV2 clearance Here at click apply for full job details
BDO Digital Cyber Advisory Senior Manager page is loaded BDO Digital Cyber Advisory Senior Managerlocations: Birminghamtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R19813Ideas People TrustWe're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world.We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them.We'll broaden your horizonsManage risk for our clients to make them stronger for the future.Our Digital Services are designed to enable organisations to leverage our innovative methodologies, technology, and highly experienced professionals to manage their business risks most effectively. Working at BDO offers curious-minded people excellent exposure to all aspects of business strategy, operations and more.We're a dynamic team of internal auditors, accountants, technology, and business transformation experts with disciplines in finance, risk, projects and change, cyber and digital, amongst others.We are looking for a high-performing individual looking to advance their career in our fast growing and dynamic team. In addition to the core competencies of client relationship and engagement delivery, you will have strong people values and a passion for mentoring and playing an active role in maintaining and enhancing the strong people culture within our team.We are looking to recruit an individual to join our expanding Digital Cyber Team to aid in growing our portfolio of cyber governance and advisory work. The role will typically focus on managing and growing the teams delivering cybersecurity controls assessments, technical advisory engagements and guiding clients on their level of cyber risk. As experts on cyber risk, the BDO Digital Cyber Team advises clients across industries and geographies, staying at the forefront of knowledge of the threat landscape, cyber defence best practices and regulatory expectations.You'll be someone with: Experience in IT security domains Strong understanding and working knowledge of cyber control gap assessments (eg. CIS Benchmarks / NIST) Certifications such as (CISSP / CCSP / CISM / CRISC) are highly beneficial Strong technical foundation to support the understanding of controls, experience in information technology, IT risk (consultancy experience) or regulatory landscape Ability to build sustainable relationships and networks with team members and with clients Experience managing teams and a passion for supporting the development of self and othersYou'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand.At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development.We're in it togetherMutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs.Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work.We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO.We're looking forward to the futureAt BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions.We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
May 05, 2026
Full time
BDO Digital Cyber Advisory Senior Manager page is loaded BDO Digital Cyber Advisory Senior Managerlocations: Birminghamtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R19813Ideas People TrustWe're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world.We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them.We'll broaden your horizonsManage risk for our clients to make them stronger for the future.Our Digital Services are designed to enable organisations to leverage our innovative methodologies, technology, and highly experienced professionals to manage their business risks most effectively. Working at BDO offers curious-minded people excellent exposure to all aspects of business strategy, operations and more.We're a dynamic team of internal auditors, accountants, technology, and business transformation experts with disciplines in finance, risk, projects and change, cyber and digital, amongst others.We are looking for a high-performing individual looking to advance their career in our fast growing and dynamic team. In addition to the core competencies of client relationship and engagement delivery, you will have strong people values and a passion for mentoring and playing an active role in maintaining and enhancing the strong people culture within our team.We are looking to recruit an individual to join our expanding Digital Cyber Team to aid in growing our portfolio of cyber governance and advisory work. The role will typically focus on managing and growing the teams delivering cybersecurity controls assessments, technical advisory engagements and guiding clients on their level of cyber risk. As experts on cyber risk, the BDO Digital Cyber Team advises clients across industries and geographies, staying at the forefront of knowledge of the threat landscape, cyber defence best practices and regulatory expectations.You'll be someone with: Experience in IT security domains Strong understanding and working knowledge of cyber control gap assessments (eg. CIS Benchmarks / NIST) Certifications such as (CISSP / CCSP / CISM / CRISC) are highly beneficial Strong technical foundation to support the understanding of controls, experience in information technology, IT risk (consultancy experience) or regulatory landscape Ability to build sustainable relationships and networks with team members and with clients Experience managing teams and a passion for supporting the development of self and othersYou'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand.At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development.We're in it togetherMutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs.Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work.We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO.We're looking forward to the futureAt BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions.We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Security Assurance Analyst (Contractor) Reports To: Head of Information and Cyber Security Department: Information Security Location: London (Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite) Contract Type: Contract (3 months) Organisation: Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) About the Role We are seeking a Security Assurance Analyst to support a strategic sourcing programme within our Information Security function. This is a short-term, delivery-focused contract role centred on evaluating Security Operations Centre (SOC) service performance, conducting structured comparisons across service pillars, and producing clear, evidence-based assessment outputs to support a provider transition. You will work within a small, professional security team and will be expected to operate independently, delivering high-quality analysis and documentation to tight timescales. Key Responsibilities Review and critically evaluate SOC performance reporting across core service pillars, assessing quality, completeness, and relevance Define what meaningful performance measurement looks like across: Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Vulnerability Management Cyber Threat Intelligence Continuous Improvement Conduct structured comparisons of SOC provider performance, identifying material differences across key service dimensions Produce comparative performance assessments at agreed intervals during the transition and dual-running period, including: Detailed technical analysis Clear executive summaries for senior stakeholders Collaborate with the Project Manager, Legal advisers, and internal stakeholders to ensure outputs align with contractual and operational requirements Skills, Knowledge & Experience Solid understanding of SOC service delivery, including MDR, Vulnerability Management, and Cyber Threat Intelligence Experience reviewing, interpreting, and critically assessing security performance data and management information Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify trends, gaps, and meaningful insights Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, structured documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision Desirable: Experience supporting vendor assessments, supplier evaluations, or security sourcing programmes Familiarity with SOC performance metrics, SLAs, and service reporting frameworks Key Deliverables Comparative SOC performance assessments produced at agreed intervals throughout the transition and dual-running period Each deliverable to include: A detailed technical assessment A concise executive summary suitable for senior stakeholders We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and passion into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an all-encompassing environment that helps them thrive. Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunity's employer. Please email me (url removed)
May 04, 2026
Contractor
Security Assurance Analyst (Contractor) Reports To: Head of Information and Cyber Security Department: Information Security Location: London (Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite) Contract Type: Contract (3 months) Organisation: Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) About the Role We are seeking a Security Assurance Analyst to support a strategic sourcing programme within our Information Security function. This is a short-term, delivery-focused contract role centred on evaluating Security Operations Centre (SOC) service performance, conducting structured comparisons across service pillars, and producing clear, evidence-based assessment outputs to support a provider transition. You will work within a small, professional security team and will be expected to operate independently, delivering high-quality analysis and documentation to tight timescales. Key Responsibilities Review and critically evaluate SOC performance reporting across core service pillars, assessing quality, completeness, and relevance Define what meaningful performance measurement looks like across: Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Vulnerability Management Cyber Threat Intelligence Continuous Improvement Conduct structured comparisons of SOC provider performance, identifying material differences across key service dimensions Produce comparative performance assessments at agreed intervals during the transition and dual-running period, including: Detailed technical analysis Clear executive summaries for senior stakeholders Collaborate with the Project Manager, Legal advisers, and internal stakeholders to ensure outputs align with contractual and operational requirements Skills, Knowledge & Experience Solid understanding of SOC service delivery, including MDR, Vulnerability Management, and Cyber Threat Intelligence Experience reviewing, interpreting, and critically assessing security performance data and management information Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify trends, gaps, and meaningful insights Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, structured documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision Desirable: Experience supporting vendor assessments, supplier evaluations, or security sourcing programmes Familiarity with SOC performance metrics, SLAs, and service reporting frameworks Key Deliverables Comparative SOC performance assessments produced at agreed intervals throughout the transition and dual-running period Each deliverable to include: A detailed technical assessment A concise executive summary suitable for senior stakeholders We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and passion into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an all-encompassing environment that helps them thrive. Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunity's employer. Please email me (url removed)
Join the Littlefish team! Job Details Work location: Remote Salary: Up to £85,000 Clearance: Must be eligible for SC Clearance (UK resident for the last 5 years) and NPPV2 clearance Here at Littlefish, we look for people who can make a real difference and become a giant slayer. As the world around us continues to change, we look for people who grab that change with optimism and excitement. These are the passionate and high performing people who enjoy and thrive on thinking outside the box. Role Overview Littlefish are looking for an experienced CSOC Manager to lead and evolve our Cyber Security Operations Centre, supporting a growing mid market and enterprise client base. This role sits at the intersection of security operations leadership, service delivery, and technical credibility. You'll be responsible for the day to day effectiveness of the CSOC, the development of a 24/7 analyst function, and the continuous improvement of our detection and response services. You'll mentor and lead a team of SOC analysts, strengthen operational processes, and ensure our services consistently meet - and where possible exceed - contractual and client expectations. You'll also act as a senior escalation point, providing calm, informed leadership during incidents and out of hours situations. Key Responsibilities Owning CSOC service performance, ensuring KPIs, SLAs and security standards are consistently met. Leading, developing and mentoring a client specific SOC team, including oversight of shift leaders and analyst capability. Reviewing and improving SOC processes, procedures and operational frameworks. Managing analyst resourcing across BAU, escalations, and project work. Providing senior cyber security guidance to internal stakeholders and to current and prospective clients. Acting as the final escalation point for on call incidents (rota based, paid on call). Supporting service improvement initiatives across SIEM, EDR, email security and associated detection and response tooling. Developing and maintaining customer relationships to promote a partnership between Littlefish and the end client. Required Skills and Experience Solid previous experience in Security Operations. Previous experience leading or mentoring a technical security team. Strong exposure to customer facing security services and contractual delivery. Hands on experience with SIEM, IDP, ITDR, EDR and email security platforms. Proven ability to mentor analysts at varying levels of experience. Strong understanding of modern cyber threats, attack techniques and compromise methods. Experience investigating alerts, triaging incidents and guiding response actions. Ability to translate technical findings into clear, actionable output for both technical and non technical audiences. Confidence interpreting threat intelligence and applying it meaningfully across a client security estate. Comfortable producing operational and service delivery reports. What We Offer Healthcare cash plan. This will give you access to online GP appointments, 24/7 access to qualified counsellors and cash back against a range of general healthcare. Referral bonus scheme of £1000 when you successfully refer a friend. Access to our LinkedIn Learning platform, with over 16000 expert-led online tutorials to enhance and achieve your personal and professional goals. Casual dress policy. Company Pension Scheme. Company social events. 25 days annual leave plus public / bank holidays. Purchase of annual leave scheme. Life at Littlefish Our company values shape who we are as a business, what we stand for and how we work. Hiring people with our values at heart, is very important as we see Littlefish grow. I am High Performing- I like to raise the bar, we look at creating opportunities to increase quality and improve efficiency, we strive for service excellence. I am Passionate- We build team success and celebrate them together, I am enthusiastic and energetic, I care about the people I work with and we support one another. I Have a Can-Do Attitude - I am not afraid to step outside my comfort zone, we are not afraid to challenge status quo, we get stuff done! So, if you feel like you can make a tangible difference, apply today, and join us on this journey. Here at Littlefish we aim to be somewhere everyone can be themselves. We are committed to encouraging a diverse and inclusive community where everyone irrespective of who they are, or their background, can feel equal and supported. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Please get in touch if you are concerned about any difficulties you may face during your recruitment process, so we adjust accordingly. Part of our application process includes a set of ED&I (Equality, diversity and inclusion) questions. Please note, each question has a 'prefer not to say' option.
May 03, 2026
Full time
Join the Littlefish team! Job Details Work location: Remote Salary: Up to £85,000 Clearance: Must be eligible for SC Clearance (UK resident for the last 5 years) and NPPV2 clearance Here at Littlefish, we look for people who can make a real difference and become a giant slayer. As the world around us continues to change, we look for people who grab that change with optimism and excitement. These are the passionate and high performing people who enjoy and thrive on thinking outside the box. Role Overview Littlefish are looking for an experienced CSOC Manager to lead and evolve our Cyber Security Operations Centre, supporting a growing mid market and enterprise client base. This role sits at the intersection of security operations leadership, service delivery, and technical credibility. You'll be responsible for the day to day effectiveness of the CSOC, the development of a 24/7 analyst function, and the continuous improvement of our detection and response services. You'll mentor and lead a team of SOC analysts, strengthen operational processes, and ensure our services consistently meet - and where possible exceed - contractual and client expectations. You'll also act as a senior escalation point, providing calm, informed leadership during incidents and out of hours situations. Key Responsibilities Owning CSOC service performance, ensuring KPIs, SLAs and security standards are consistently met. Leading, developing and mentoring a client specific SOC team, including oversight of shift leaders and analyst capability. Reviewing and improving SOC processes, procedures and operational frameworks. Managing analyst resourcing across BAU, escalations, and project work. Providing senior cyber security guidance to internal stakeholders and to current and prospective clients. Acting as the final escalation point for on call incidents (rota based, paid on call). Supporting service improvement initiatives across SIEM, EDR, email security and associated detection and response tooling. Developing and maintaining customer relationships to promote a partnership between Littlefish and the end client. Required Skills and Experience Solid previous experience in Security Operations. Previous experience leading or mentoring a technical security team. Strong exposure to customer facing security services and contractual delivery. Hands on experience with SIEM, IDP, ITDR, EDR and email security platforms. Proven ability to mentor analysts at varying levels of experience. Strong understanding of modern cyber threats, attack techniques and compromise methods. Experience investigating alerts, triaging incidents and guiding response actions. Ability to translate technical findings into clear, actionable output for both technical and non technical audiences. Confidence interpreting threat intelligence and applying it meaningfully across a client security estate. Comfortable producing operational and service delivery reports. What We Offer Healthcare cash plan. This will give you access to online GP appointments, 24/7 access to qualified counsellors and cash back against a range of general healthcare. Referral bonus scheme of £1000 when you successfully refer a friend. Access to our LinkedIn Learning platform, with over 16000 expert-led online tutorials to enhance and achieve your personal and professional goals. Casual dress policy. Company Pension Scheme. Company social events. 25 days annual leave plus public / bank holidays. Purchase of annual leave scheme. Life at Littlefish Our company values shape who we are as a business, what we stand for and how we work. Hiring people with our values at heart, is very important as we see Littlefish grow. I am High Performing- I like to raise the bar, we look at creating opportunities to increase quality and improve efficiency, we strive for service excellence. I am Passionate- We build team success and celebrate them together, I am enthusiastic and energetic, I care about the people I work with and we support one another. I Have a Can-Do Attitude - I am not afraid to step outside my comfort zone, we are not afraid to challenge status quo, we get stuff done! So, if you feel like you can make a tangible difference, apply today, and join us on this journey. Here at Littlefish we aim to be somewhere everyone can be themselves. We are committed to encouraging a diverse and inclusive community where everyone irrespective of who they are, or their background, can feel equal and supported. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Please get in touch if you are concerned about any difficulties you may face during your recruitment process, so we adjust accordingly. Part of our application process includes a set of ED&I (Equality, diversity and inclusion) questions. Please note, each question has a 'prefer not to say' option.
Role: Internal Sales Executive Location: Birmingham Salary: £35,000 + Uncapped Commission + Career Progression Are you a driven sales professional looking to break into one of the fastest-growing sectors in tech? Do you want to be part of a high-performing team where internal sales is seen as a revenue engine-not a back-office support function? We're hiring for an ambitious Internal Sales Executive to join a rapidly expanding UK technology solutions provider delivering services across Cloud, Cyber Security, Infrastructure, Managed Services, and Modern Workplace . This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with senior sales leaders, strategic account managers, and leading technology vendors while building a genuine long-term career in IT sales. The Opportunity This is far more than processing quotes and chasing orders. You'll play a key commercial role in helping generate pipeline, progressing live opportunities, engaging customers, and helping close deals across private and public sector clients. You'll be at the centre of the action-working with cutting-edge technologies, recognised vendors, and enterprise-level customers. What You'll Be Doing Sales & Business Growth Identify, qualify, and progress new business opportunities Follow up inbound leads and proactive outbound campaigns Drive upsell and cross-sell opportunities within existing accounts Support growth across Cloud, Cyber, Infrastructure & Managed Services Strategic Account Support Work alongside senior Account Directors on key customer accounts Assist with quotes, proposals, pricing, and commercial discussions Keep customers engaged throughout the sales cycle Vendor & Partner Collaboration Work with top-tier technology vendors and partner programmes Utilise funding, incentives, and sales enablement tools Attend vendor training and development sessions Sales Operations Manage quotes, CRM updates, pipeline reporting, and deal registration Ensure pricing accuracy and strong commercial governance What We're Looking For 1-3+ years experience in internal sales, SDR, sales support, or telesales Experience in IT, telecoms, MSP, reseller, or tech environments is highly desirable Confident communicator by phone, email, and face-to-face Organised, commercially aware, and target driven Able to manage multiple opportunities at once Motivated to learn technology and build a sales career Nice to Have Exposure to any of the below would be a bonus: Microsoft 365 / Azure VMware / Nutanix Backup & Cyber Security Networking / Infrastructure / Managed Services Why Apply? Join a growing, high-energy technology business Uncapped earning potential Clear route into Account Management / Senior Sales Full vendor training & certifications Work with enterprise customers and exciting technologies Be part of a genuine high-performance culture Ready to Accelerate Your Career? If you're hungry to succeed, commercially minded, and want to build a future in one of the UK's most exciting tech markets - we'd love to hear from you.
May 02, 2026
Full time
Role: Internal Sales Executive Location: Birmingham Salary: £35,000 + Uncapped Commission + Career Progression Are you a driven sales professional looking to break into one of the fastest-growing sectors in tech? Do you want to be part of a high-performing team where internal sales is seen as a revenue engine-not a back-office support function? We're hiring for an ambitious Internal Sales Executive to join a rapidly expanding UK technology solutions provider delivering services across Cloud, Cyber Security, Infrastructure, Managed Services, and Modern Workplace . This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with senior sales leaders, strategic account managers, and leading technology vendors while building a genuine long-term career in IT sales. The Opportunity This is far more than processing quotes and chasing orders. You'll play a key commercial role in helping generate pipeline, progressing live opportunities, engaging customers, and helping close deals across private and public sector clients. You'll be at the centre of the action-working with cutting-edge technologies, recognised vendors, and enterprise-level customers. What You'll Be Doing Sales & Business Growth Identify, qualify, and progress new business opportunities Follow up inbound leads and proactive outbound campaigns Drive upsell and cross-sell opportunities within existing accounts Support growth across Cloud, Cyber, Infrastructure & Managed Services Strategic Account Support Work alongside senior Account Directors on key customer accounts Assist with quotes, proposals, pricing, and commercial discussions Keep customers engaged throughout the sales cycle Vendor & Partner Collaboration Work with top-tier technology vendors and partner programmes Utilise funding, incentives, and sales enablement tools Attend vendor training and development sessions Sales Operations Manage quotes, CRM updates, pipeline reporting, and deal registration Ensure pricing accuracy and strong commercial governance What We're Looking For 1-3+ years experience in internal sales, SDR, sales support, or telesales Experience in IT, telecoms, MSP, reseller, or tech environments is highly desirable Confident communicator by phone, email, and face-to-face Organised, commercially aware, and target driven Able to manage multiple opportunities at once Motivated to learn technology and build a sales career Nice to Have Exposure to any of the below would be a bonus: Microsoft 365 / Azure VMware / Nutanix Backup & Cyber Security Networking / Infrastructure / Managed Services Why Apply? Join a growing, high-energy technology business Uncapped earning potential Clear route into Account Management / Senior Sales Full vendor training & certifications Work with enterprise customers and exciting technologies Be part of a genuine high-performance culture Ready to Accelerate Your Career? If you're hungry to succeed, commercially minded, and want to build a future in one of the UK's most exciting tech markets - we'd love to hear from you.
Job Title: Cyber Security Operations Manager Location: Liverpool City Centre on a Hybrid working basis Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum Depending on experience Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Acorn are looking to recruit a brand-new role as a Cyber Security Operations Manager click apply for full job details
May 01, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Cyber Security Operations Manager Location: Liverpool City Centre on a Hybrid working basis Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum Depending on experience Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Acorn are looking to recruit a brand-new role as a Cyber Security Operations Manager click apply for full job details
A cybersecurity firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a CSOC Manager to lead their Cyber Security Operations Centre. The role demands strong leadership to mentor SOC analysts, ensure service performance, and conduct incident management. Ideal candidates possess extensive experience in security operations, familiarity with SIEM and EDR technologies, and the ability to explain technical information to diverse audiences. This position offers a remote work option and a salary of up to £85,000.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
A cybersecurity firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a CSOC Manager to lead their Cyber Security Operations Centre. The role demands strong leadership to mentor SOC analysts, ensure service performance, and conduct incident management. Ideal candidates possess extensive experience in security operations, familiarity with SIEM and EDR technologies, and the ability to explain technical information to diverse audiences. This position offers a remote work option and a salary of up to £85,000.
United Kingdom Job Description Posted Wednesday 25 March 2026 at 01:00 Position Title Reports to Microsoft Technical Support Manager Team Department Support Services PURPOSE OF JOB We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Microsoft Azure 3rd Line Support Engineer to join our dynamic IT support team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing advanced technical support for Azure-based solutions, handling complex issues that elevate from the 1st and 2nd line support teams, and ensuring high availability and performance of our cloud infrastructure. Bytes are looking to expand their customer facing Microsoft Support Desk after yet another year of impressive growth. Bytes' collaborative and solution led approach means that our customers look to us to help them deliver and achieve. The Microsoft support team is integral to this approach and our success. Key to success will be to work as part of a close-knit team, with a customer centric service focus. You will be working closely with customers by providing day-to-day technical support, assisting, and contributing to overall technical governance and leadership, technical excellence, and continual service improvement. Communication and collaboration are paramount to this role, you will work closely with a variety of internal and external business and will be continually engaged and collaborating with our clients. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Take ownership of request raised by Bytes CSP clients or CSP resellers related to their Azure environment affecting any/all azure services and manage until a resolution has been found. Provide prompt and accurate feedback to customers or CSP resellers and assure the client feels included throughout the lifecycle of the ticket by maintaining contact via phone/email/Teams. Provide direct 3rd line escalation for Bytes VIP customers, Bytes CSP Expert customers, and Azure Managed Services customers. Follow standard procedures for proper escalation of unresolved issues to the appropriate internal teams. Able to manage and prioritize Open and Unresolved Azure tickets liaising with all 3 rd parties. Troubleshoot and resolve complex incidents and service requests that have been escalated from 1st and 2nd line support teams. Analyse and diagnose issues related to Azure infrastructure and services. Maintain up-to-date documentation on Azure configurations, incident resolutions, and standard operating procedures. Following standard procedures for proper escalation of unresolved issues to the appropriate internal teams. Work closely with other IT teams and stakeholders to ensure smooth operations and integration of Azure services. Collaborate with Microsoft Azure support for escalated issues that require vendor intervention. Stay current with Azure updates, new features, and industry best practices. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance support processes and service delivery. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS Professional Qualifications Microsoft Data Fundamentals (DP-900) Microsoft Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500) DESIRABLE Micro Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect (SC-100) REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS 6+ years working in a Technical Support team dealing with Microsoft Cloud services Knowledge of Microsoft Azure services, including but not limited to Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Entra, Azure Networking (Vnets, VPNs, ExpressRoute), Azure Storage, Azure SQL Database, Azure App Services, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). Understanding of Azure networking concepts, including Virtual Networks, Network Security Groups, Azure Load Balancer, Azure Application Gateway, and Azure Firewall. Ability to advise clients of Azure Solutions that would meet requirements Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex networking issues and understand connectivity between on-premises environments and Azure. Knowledge of Azure security features such as Azure Security Centre, Azure Key Vault, Azure Policy, and role-based access control (RBAC). Expertise in implementing and managing Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery solutions. Strong communication skills to effectively interact with customers, gather requirements, and provide technical guidance. Experience in working in a Microsoft Partner Centre and Lighthouse Knowledge of Azure Entra, Azure Information Protection, Information Rights Management, single sign-on and multi-factor authentication and related technologies (including Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security) Ability to create detailed technical documentation, including incident reports, troubleshooting guides, and knowledge base articles. Previous experience automation manual tasks using ARM templates & JSON Knowledge on Hyper-V, VMware and On-prem servers Good understanding of Microsoft 365 Admin Portal and O365 Services Previous experience being part of a team dealing with Out of Hours requests CORE COMPETENCIES & SKILLS - BASED ON POSITION AND GRADE Ability to work proactively, independently and in an agile manner to achieve desired outcomes. Ability to work both independently and as a team player and enjoy working in an environment that requires continuous learning and development. Excellent written and Verbal Communication skills, and capable of communicating with senior stakeholders across the business as well as Client Infrastructure teams. Generate innovative approaches and solutions whilst achieving SLAs. Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple demands whilst staying on top of deadlines. Ability to take ownership of tasks and drive the team objective forward. Provide advice and support to members in different departments within Bytes around Azure services. Driven to find out solutions to reoccurring issues and automate for team understanding/future implementation. Detailed note keeping within tickets to ensure all issues are properly logged with clear plan of future actions. Motivated to utilize training resource available to increase knowledge about Azure and collaboration across the wider team.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
United Kingdom Job Description Posted Wednesday 25 March 2026 at 01:00 Position Title Reports to Microsoft Technical Support Manager Team Department Support Services PURPOSE OF JOB We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Microsoft Azure 3rd Line Support Engineer to join our dynamic IT support team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing advanced technical support for Azure-based solutions, handling complex issues that elevate from the 1st and 2nd line support teams, and ensuring high availability and performance of our cloud infrastructure. Bytes are looking to expand their customer facing Microsoft Support Desk after yet another year of impressive growth. Bytes' collaborative and solution led approach means that our customers look to us to help them deliver and achieve. The Microsoft support team is integral to this approach and our success. Key to success will be to work as part of a close-knit team, with a customer centric service focus. You will be working closely with customers by providing day-to-day technical support, assisting, and contributing to overall technical governance and leadership, technical excellence, and continual service improvement. Communication and collaboration are paramount to this role, you will work closely with a variety of internal and external business and will be continually engaged and collaborating with our clients. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Take ownership of request raised by Bytes CSP clients or CSP resellers related to their Azure environment affecting any/all azure services and manage until a resolution has been found. Provide prompt and accurate feedback to customers or CSP resellers and assure the client feels included throughout the lifecycle of the ticket by maintaining contact via phone/email/Teams. Provide direct 3rd line escalation for Bytes VIP customers, Bytes CSP Expert customers, and Azure Managed Services customers. Follow standard procedures for proper escalation of unresolved issues to the appropriate internal teams. Able to manage and prioritize Open and Unresolved Azure tickets liaising with all 3 rd parties. Troubleshoot and resolve complex incidents and service requests that have been escalated from 1st and 2nd line support teams. Analyse and diagnose issues related to Azure infrastructure and services. Maintain up-to-date documentation on Azure configurations, incident resolutions, and standard operating procedures. Following standard procedures for proper escalation of unresolved issues to the appropriate internal teams. Work closely with other IT teams and stakeholders to ensure smooth operations and integration of Azure services. Collaborate with Microsoft Azure support for escalated issues that require vendor intervention. Stay current with Azure updates, new features, and industry best practices. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance support processes and service delivery. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS Professional Qualifications Microsoft Data Fundamentals (DP-900) Microsoft Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500) DESIRABLE Micro Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect (SC-100) REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS 6+ years working in a Technical Support team dealing with Microsoft Cloud services Knowledge of Microsoft Azure services, including but not limited to Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Entra, Azure Networking (Vnets, VPNs, ExpressRoute), Azure Storage, Azure SQL Database, Azure App Services, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). Understanding of Azure networking concepts, including Virtual Networks, Network Security Groups, Azure Load Balancer, Azure Application Gateway, and Azure Firewall. Ability to advise clients of Azure Solutions that would meet requirements Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex networking issues and understand connectivity between on-premises environments and Azure. Knowledge of Azure security features such as Azure Security Centre, Azure Key Vault, Azure Policy, and role-based access control (RBAC). Expertise in implementing and managing Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery solutions. Strong communication skills to effectively interact with customers, gather requirements, and provide technical guidance. Experience in working in a Microsoft Partner Centre and Lighthouse Knowledge of Azure Entra, Azure Information Protection, Information Rights Management, single sign-on and multi-factor authentication and related technologies (including Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security) Ability to create detailed technical documentation, including incident reports, troubleshooting guides, and knowledge base articles. Previous experience automation manual tasks using ARM templates & JSON Knowledge on Hyper-V, VMware and On-prem servers Good understanding of Microsoft 365 Admin Portal and O365 Services Previous experience being part of a team dealing with Out of Hours requests CORE COMPETENCIES & SKILLS - BASED ON POSITION AND GRADE Ability to work proactively, independently and in an agile manner to achieve desired outcomes. Ability to work both independently and as a team player and enjoy working in an environment that requires continuous learning and development. Excellent written and Verbal Communication skills, and capable of communicating with senior stakeholders across the business as well as Client Infrastructure teams. Generate innovative approaches and solutions whilst achieving SLAs. Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple demands whilst staying on top of deadlines. Ability to take ownership of tasks and drive the team objective forward. Provide advice and support to members in different departments within Bytes around Azure services. Driven to find out solutions to reoccurring issues and automate for team understanding/future implementation. Detailed note keeping within tickets to ensure all issues are properly logged with clear plan of future actions. Motivated to utilize training resource available to increase knowledge about Azure and collaboration across the wider team.
Procurement and Strategic Category Lead Islington Contract £406.96 per day PAYE or £543.04 per day limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35 Our client is looking for an experienced is looking for a Procurement and Strategic Category Lead Will be expected to work a minimum of 2 days a week from the office with expectation of flexibility This is one of many roles we are recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk Key responsibilities 1. Lead a Category working cross departmentally with the associated strategy, action plan, procurement forward plan pipeline of contracts etc. Occasionally, deputising for the Head of Strategic Procurement and Category Management. Be technically capable to supply expert professional advice and hold with management responsibility across two category strategies. Provide technical and strategic procurement and category management advice to directors, senior managers, your service, cross-organisational boards, public scrutiny boards and essential council partners including Anchor Institutions. Demonstrate extensive strategic procurement and category management acumen with visible confidence and impact understanding. 2. Lead a team of highly skilled cross-organisational subject specialist professionals, as well as team specialist professionals/trainee professionals. Those being lead likely already hold qualifications and experience. Be able to lead on development and project work whilst delivering your category. Support the Head of Procurement and Strategic Category Management adopting a can do and business partner approach. Providing the lead across a range of projects and programmes, strategic procurement and category management-based work, across a range of sites in and out of borough. Manage strategic and operational service aspirations alongside the Head of Strategic Category Management, covering for peers when needed. Drive delivery of personal and organisational targets set for the role and reporting staff. 3. Front and act in the name of and with the authority of the Council on intricate and highly complex and or sensitive strategic procurement and category management matters. Resolve cross-service, cross-borough, cross-organisational procurement and strategic category management issues as and when required. Understand the substantial impact on Council finances and resources of actions, including associated risk and opportunities and display confidence in reporting on matters within your remit. 4. Be responsible and accountable, grounded with an advanced and higher level of knowledge and experience including the skills of a CIPS Global Standards for Procurement and Supply competency level Managerial . Managerial standard requires you to develop, improve and fulfil organisational and functional objectives within procurement and supply. 5. Act as the critical friend, guide and subject matter expert advisor for procurement and strategic category management matters, with legislative, governance and policy frameworks at your fingertips. Appreciate advice shall influence organisations whether public, private and/or voluntary community sector and/or the Council and its leadership team. Build and maintain professional and collaborative working relationships with other key stakeholders impacted by Procurement and Strategic Category Management activities including but not limited to: • Internal colleagues e.g. from commissioners, contract managers, Legal, Finance, Audit, Information Governance, Climate Action, Equalities etc. • External colleagues e.g. from Anchor Institutions, Local Authorities, NHS partners and trusts, collaborative networks etc. This is in addition to impact on residents, service users, partners, having a lasting effect on spend/savings, future council agility, market shaping and achievement of key Council policy including Climate Emergency considerations. 6. Demonstrate regard to delivering value for money, maximising public benefit, transparency and acting with integrity, improving strategic procurement and category management understanding through leadership of your category. Drive improvements through well-researched advanced category management techniques. Consider whole life implications, extending far beyond the legal definition of procurement and actively consider savings and efficiencies. 7. Act as the lead expert in one cross-departmental cutting Category but also be able to provide advice and guidance across at least three other divergent specialist disciplines you oversee including statutory requirements brought about in in legislation, the National Procurement Policy statement and Procurement Policy Notes including. Categories include: • Buildings e.g. housing, public buildings, corporate landlord, capital programmes, repairs etc. • Environment e.g. waste, fleet, parks, parking, climate action, highways, cemeteries etc. • Adult Education, Health and Care e.g. physical disabilities, mental health, community partnerships, age well, public health etc. • Young People s Education, Health and Care e.g. start well, youth offending, domestic violence, schools learning and achievement, children centres etc. • Corporate e.g. cross cutting programmes, agency staff, human resources, insurance, finance, cleaning, civil protection, law and governance, communications, audit etc. • Digital e.g. solution architecture, cyber security, data protection, information governance, software and licencing, data infrastructure etc. The role will have expertise and experience in at least two or more of the category disciplines and demonstrate the ability to implement advanced level commercial practise. Nuances will include spend and income generation. The role will manage contracts centrally and corporate on behalf of the services or overseeing those managing contracts, across all categories. The role will work with all relevant teams. Divergent disciplines may be subject to reasonable additions, amendments or deletions, as required by the Council from time to time and confirmed with the line manager. 8. Lead and maintain contemporary practice which impacts cross departmental Council operations including all staff likely to be involved including tangentially in commissioning, contract management payments, procurement, purchasing, receipt of goods/works/services and/or supply chain and key partner organisations. The field is continuously changing and needing updating, which despite being broadly shaped by legislation, has been designed to allow for extensive flexibility that vastly exceeds normal regulated areas. Positively and constructively contribute to initiatives and activities instigated to develop, change and improve working practices, systems, policy, procedure, guidance etc. 9. Appreciation of where recommendations for change may be so extensive you need the endorsement of wider resource commitments from senior manager, directors and/or Executive or Council approval. Take personal responsibility and accountability for implementing strategic procurement and category management matters, including what ramifications and changes may ensue from implementing that change. 10. Undertaking innovative strategic procurement and category management, horizon scanning, in a situation which will present new and constant changes with internal and external challenges and resistance. Provide unique and tailored responses in a pressured environment with tight deadlines and conflicting priorities, calmly alleviating confrontation internally or politically and potential aggression from impacted users e.g. from services reduced or withdrawn. 11. Confidently manage staff, business, clients or service users in a hostile challenging situation without support when negotiating, adding, changing or withdrawing aspects of strategic procurement and category management. Provide consistent high calibre work on-time, tailoring approaches to the audience, treating people appropriately, without discrimination, acting and communicating in a transparent and proportionate manner, within the procurement legislative and Council governance frameworks. 12. Actively seek ways to reduce economic inequality, share wealth and increase opportunity by creating a sustainable and inclusive local economy, underpinned by a strong community asset base, adapting process to ensure proper market engagement and innovation where appropriate. Interventions shall support sustainability, inclusivity and fairness. 13. Consistent articulation, accurate delivery and effective monitoring of corporate ambitions, social value, community wealth building, inclusive economies, local supply chain and value for money in procurement advice, understanding the impact of your recommendations. Develop complex bids including grant applications, tenders for when the council applies to be a supplier, insourcing assessments, business cases, specifications and strategies. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES colbernlimited co uk The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer
Apr 30, 2026
Contractor
Procurement and Strategic Category Lead Islington Contract £406.96 per day PAYE or £543.04 per day limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35 Our client is looking for an experienced is looking for a Procurement and Strategic Category Lead Will be expected to work a minimum of 2 days a week from the office with expectation of flexibility This is one of many roles we are recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk Key responsibilities 1. Lead a Category working cross departmentally with the associated strategy, action plan, procurement forward plan pipeline of contracts etc. Occasionally, deputising for the Head of Strategic Procurement and Category Management. Be technically capable to supply expert professional advice and hold with management responsibility across two category strategies. Provide technical and strategic procurement and category management advice to directors, senior managers, your service, cross-organisational boards, public scrutiny boards and essential council partners including Anchor Institutions. Demonstrate extensive strategic procurement and category management acumen with visible confidence and impact understanding. 2. Lead a team of highly skilled cross-organisational subject specialist professionals, as well as team specialist professionals/trainee professionals. Those being lead likely already hold qualifications and experience. Be able to lead on development and project work whilst delivering your category. Support the Head of Procurement and Strategic Category Management adopting a can do and business partner approach. Providing the lead across a range of projects and programmes, strategic procurement and category management-based work, across a range of sites in and out of borough. Manage strategic and operational service aspirations alongside the Head of Strategic Category Management, covering for peers when needed. Drive delivery of personal and organisational targets set for the role and reporting staff. 3. Front and act in the name of and with the authority of the Council on intricate and highly complex and or sensitive strategic procurement and category management matters. Resolve cross-service, cross-borough, cross-organisational procurement and strategic category management issues as and when required. Understand the substantial impact on Council finances and resources of actions, including associated risk and opportunities and display confidence in reporting on matters within your remit. 4. Be responsible and accountable, grounded with an advanced and higher level of knowledge and experience including the skills of a CIPS Global Standards for Procurement and Supply competency level Managerial . Managerial standard requires you to develop, improve and fulfil organisational and functional objectives within procurement and supply. 5. Act as the critical friend, guide and subject matter expert advisor for procurement and strategic category management matters, with legislative, governance and policy frameworks at your fingertips. Appreciate advice shall influence organisations whether public, private and/or voluntary community sector and/or the Council and its leadership team. Build and maintain professional and collaborative working relationships with other key stakeholders impacted by Procurement and Strategic Category Management activities including but not limited to: • Internal colleagues e.g. from commissioners, contract managers, Legal, Finance, Audit, Information Governance, Climate Action, Equalities etc. • External colleagues e.g. from Anchor Institutions, Local Authorities, NHS partners and trusts, collaborative networks etc. This is in addition to impact on residents, service users, partners, having a lasting effect on spend/savings, future council agility, market shaping and achievement of key Council policy including Climate Emergency considerations. 6. Demonstrate regard to delivering value for money, maximising public benefit, transparency and acting with integrity, improving strategic procurement and category management understanding through leadership of your category. Drive improvements through well-researched advanced category management techniques. Consider whole life implications, extending far beyond the legal definition of procurement and actively consider savings and efficiencies. 7. Act as the lead expert in one cross-departmental cutting Category but also be able to provide advice and guidance across at least three other divergent specialist disciplines you oversee including statutory requirements brought about in in legislation, the National Procurement Policy statement and Procurement Policy Notes including. Categories include: • Buildings e.g. housing, public buildings, corporate landlord, capital programmes, repairs etc. • Environment e.g. waste, fleet, parks, parking, climate action, highways, cemeteries etc. • Adult Education, Health and Care e.g. physical disabilities, mental health, community partnerships, age well, public health etc. • Young People s Education, Health and Care e.g. start well, youth offending, domestic violence, schools learning and achievement, children centres etc. • Corporate e.g. cross cutting programmes, agency staff, human resources, insurance, finance, cleaning, civil protection, law and governance, communications, audit etc. • Digital e.g. solution architecture, cyber security, data protection, information governance, software and licencing, data infrastructure etc. The role will have expertise and experience in at least two or more of the category disciplines and demonstrate the ability to implement advanced level commercial practise. Nuances will include spend and income generation. The role will manage contracts centrally and corporate on behalf of the services or overseeing those managing contracts, across all categories. The role will work with all relevant teams. Divergent disciplines may be subject to reasonable additions, amendments or deletions, as required by the Council from time to time and confirmed with the line manager. 8. Lead and maintain contemporary practice which impacts cross departmental Council operations including all staff likely to be involved including tangentially in commissioning, contract management payments, procurement, purchasing, receipt of goods/works/services and/or supply chain and key partner organisations. The field is continuously changing and needing updating, which despite being broadly shaped by legislation, has been designed to allow for extensive flexibility that vastly exceeds normal regulated areas. Positively and constructively contribute to initiatives and activities instigated to develop, change and improve working practices, systems, policy, procedure, guidance etc. 9. Appreciation of where recommendations for change may be so extensive you need the endorsement of wider resource commitments from senior manager, directors and/or Executive or Council approval. Take personal responsibility and accountability for implementing strategic procurement and category management matters, including what ramifications and changes may ensue from implementing that change. 10. Undertaking innovative strategic procurement and category management, horizon scanning, in a situation which will present new and constant changes with internal and external challenges and resistance. Provide unique and tailored responses in a pressured environment with tight deadlines and conflicting priorities, calmly alleviating confrontation internally or politically and potential aggression from impacted users e.g. from services reduced or withdrawn. 11. Confidently manage staff, business, clients or service users in a hostile challenging situation without support when negotiating, adding, changing or withdrawing aspects of strategic procurement and category management. Provide consistent high calibre work on-time, tailoring approaches to the audience, treating people appropriately, without discrimination, acting and communicating in a transparent and proportionate manner, within the procurement legislative and Council governance frameworks. 12. Actively seek ways to reduce economic inequality, share wealth and increase opportunity by creating a sustainable and inclusive local economy, underpinned by a strong community asset base, adapting process to ensure proper market engagement and innovation where appropriate. Interventions shall support sustainability, inclusivity and fairness. 13. Consistent articulation, accurate delivery and effective monitoring of corporate ambitions, social value, community wealth building, inclusive economies, local supply chain and value for money in procurement advice, understanding the impact of your recommendations. Develop complex bids including grant applications, tenders for when the council applies to be a supplier, insourcing assessments, business cases, specifications and strategies. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES colbernlimited co uk The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer
Infrastructure Security Engineer We are currently recruiting for a Infrastructure Security Engineer on a 6 month initial contract. Hybrid basis (2-3 days), office location being London. They are looking for a candidate to take responsibility for leading, guiding, supporting and delivering secure architectural design for the group cyber security maturity programme. They are also looking for a candidate who is able to provide advice and recommendations for the programme. Key Skills Support the integration of new cyber security technologies that meets the next generation threats and can be adopted by the group globally You will be required to travel to the local sites, data centre or multiple offices location in order to complete your tasks for off the network countries. Support global cyber security team to ensure open Continuous Security Improvement Programme (CSIP's) are managed effectively up to closure Information Security Management System (Infrastructure Security Operations). Azure cloud infrastructure and configuration. System Centre Configuration Manager, Operations Manager and Virtual Machine Manager. Microsoft Exchange online Azure and on-premises Active Directory Cyber Incident Management and or Security Forensic experience. Windows Server and Linux Network (WAN, Wi-Fi) and Network Access Control (NAC) management Cloud email security gateway services Server hardware including and CIS controls. Security monitoring, orchestrator and SEIM tools Next-gen application firewalls, anti-malware, cloud proxies and CASB Spanish Speaking- desireable Please apply! Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Infrastructure Security Engineer We are currently recruiting for a Infrastructure Security Engineer on a 6 month initial contract. Hybrid basis (2-3 days), office location being London. They are looking for a candidate to take responsibility for leading, guiding, supporting and delivering secure architectural design for the group cyber security maturity programme. They are also looking for a candidate who is able to provide advice and recommendations for the programme. Key Skills Support the integration of new cyber security technologies that meets the next generation threats and can be adopted by the group globally You will be required to travel to the local sites, data centre or multiple offices location in order to complete your tasks for off the network countries. Support global cyber security team to ensure open Continuous Security Improvement Programme (CSIP's) are managed effectively up to closure Information Security Management System (Infrastructure Security Operations). Azure cloud infrastructure and configuration. System Centre Configuration Manager, Operations Manager and Virtual Machine Manager. Microsoft Exchange online Azure and on-premises Active Directory Cyber Incident Management and or Security Forensic experience. Windows Server and Linux Network (WAN, Wi-Fi) and Network Access Control (NAC) management Cloud email security gateway services Server hardware including and CIS controls. Security monitoring, orchestrator and SEIM tools Next-gen application firewalls, anti-malware, cloud proxies and CASB Spanish Speaking- desireable Please apply! Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Incident Response (CSIRT) / Security Operations Centre (SOC) Level 3 Analyst 2-3 Days onsite - Crawley 6-9 Month duration Reporting line: The Analyst will report to the Cyber Security Response Manager and work within the Information Systems directorate, based in the Crawley office click apply for full job details
Oct 06, 2025
Contractor
Incident Response (CSIRT) / Security Operations Centre (SOC) Level 3 Analyst 2-3 Days onsite - Crawley 6-9 Month duration Reporting line: The Analyst will report to the Cyber Security Response Manager and work within the Information Systems directorate, based in the Crawley office click apply for full job details
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Software Security Engineer to join our team. You will have a strong background in software development, security, and operations. This role is required to support the Digital Product Management team in embedding security requirements and best practices into new Digital Products and Services. You will work closely with the Digital Product Management and IT Security teams to establish and build the right security controls and quality state gates across the product lifecycle. This includes security tooling to manage these controls. In this busy and rewarding role, you'll also: Collaborate with software development teams to integrate security into the development lifecycle Own the cultural shift to a Security DevSecOps mindset Manage & implement security controls, tools, and processes to secure applications and infrastructure Monitor and respond to security incidents and threats in a timely manner Stay up-to-date with security trends and best practices to continuously improve security posture Automate security testing and deployment processes to ensure rapid and secure delivery of software Develop and maintain security documentation and training materials Develop and implement the product security strategy in alignment with organisational goals Integrate Application Security Tools within existing Development Processes Assist with the Planning & Execution of Application Penetration Tests Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the field of Application Security Define security NFR's and ensure these are met Report on compliance with security standards You'll be someone with: Strong experience in software development and security Proficient in scripting languages such as Powershell, YAML, JASON, etc. Collaborate with development teams to integrate security best practices into the secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) and ensure products are built securely Oversee vulnerability management and remediation efforts, including leading responses to pen test findings and security assessments Experience conducting risk assessments and threat modelling for software development and advise where necessary Experience in software security design review Strong knowledge of Agile, DevSecOps, System Engineer and or equivalent Knowledge of security standards and secure development principles such as NCSC Secure Development & Deployment Guidance, OWASP, NIST Secure Software Development Framework (SSDF - 800-218), Microsoft Azure Secure Development best practices, ISO27001 Experience with Azure cloud infrastructure, particularly Azure PaaS service Experience with Azure DevOps, particularly CI/CD and backlog management Prepare and present regular security reports to senior management, ensuring compliance with security standards and regulations Expertise with security tools and familiarity with DevSecOps processes Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (preferable) You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Software Security Engineer to join our team. You will have a strong background in software development, security, and operations. This role is required to support the Digital Product Management team in embedding security requirements and best practices into new Digital Products and Services. You will work closely with the Digital Product Management and IT Security teams to establish and build the right security controls and quality state gates across the product lifecycle. This includes security tooling to manage these controls. In this busy and rewarding role, you'll also: Collaborate with software development teams to integrate security into the development lifecycle Own the cultural shift to a Security DevSecOps mindset Manage & implement security controls, tools, and processes to secure applications and infrastructure Monitor and respond to security incidents and threats in a timely manner Stay up-to-date with security trends and best practices to continuously improve security posture Automate security testing and deployment processes to ensure rapid and secure delivery of software Develop and maintain security documentation and training materials Develop and implement the product security strategy in alignment with organisational goals Integrate Application Security Tools within existing Development Processes Assist with the Planning & Execution of Application Penetration Tests Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the field of Application Security Define security NFR's and ensure these are met Report on compliance with security standards You'll be someone with: Strong experience in software development and security Proficient in scripting languages such as Powershell, YAML, JASON, etc. Collaborate with development teams to integrate security best practices into the secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) and ensure products are built securely Oversee vulnerability management and remediation efforts, including leading responses to pen test findings and security assessments Experience conducting risk assessments and threat modelling for software development and advise where necessary Experience in software security design review Strong knowledge of Agile, DevSecOps, System Engineer and or equivalent Knowledge of security standards and secure development principles such as NCSC Secure Development & Deployment Guidance, OWASP, NIST Secure Software Development Framework (SSDF - 800-218), Microsoft Azure Secure Development best practices, ISO27001 Experience with Azure cloud infrastructure, particularly Azure PaaS service Experience with Azure DevOps, particularly CI/CD and backlog management Prepare and present regular security reports to senior management, ensuring compliance with security standards and regulations Expertise with security tools and familiarity with DevSecOps processes Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (preferable) You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Software Security Engineer to join our team. You will have a strong background in software development, security, and operations. This role is required to support the Digital Product Management team in embedding security requirements and best practices into new Digital Products and Services. You will work closely with the Digital Product Management and IT Security teams to establish and build the right security controls and quality state gates across the product lifecycle. This includes security tooling to manage these controls. In this busy and rewarding role, you'll also: Collaborate with software development teams to integrate security into the development lifecycle Own the cultural shift to a Security DevSecOps mindset Manage & implement security controls, tools, and processes to secure applications and infrastructure Monitor and respond to security incidents and threats in a timely manner Stay up-to-date with security trends and best practices to continuously improve security posture Automate security testing and deployment processes to ensure rapid and secure delivery of software Develop and maintain security documentation and training materials Develop and implement the product security strategy in alignment with organisational goals Integrate Application Security Tools within existing Development Processes Assist with the Planning & Execution of Application Penetration Tests Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the field of Application Security Define security NFR's and ensure these are met Report on compliance with security standards You'll be someone with: Strong experience in software development and security Proficient in scripting languages such as Powershell, YAML, JASON, etc. Collaborate with development teams to integrate security best practices into the secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) and ensure products are built securely Oversee vulnerability management and remediation efforts, including leading responses to pen test findings and security assessments Experience conducting risk assessments and threat modelling for software development and advise where necessary Experience in software security design review Strong knowledge of Agile, DevSecOps, System Engineer and or equivalent Knowledge of security standards and secure development principles such as NCSC Secure Development & Deployment Guidance, OWASP, NIST Secure Software Development Framework (SSDF - 800-218), Microsoft Azure Secure Development best practices, ISO27001 Experience with Azure cloud infrastructure, particularly Azure PaaS service Experience with Azure DevOps, particularly CI/CD and backlog management Prepare and present regular security reports to senior management, ensuring compliance with security standards and regulations Expertise with security tools and familiarity with DevSecOps processes Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (preferable) You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Software Security Engineer to join our team. You will have a strong background in software development, security, and operations. This role is required to support the Digital Product Management team in embedding security requirements and best practices into new Digital Products and Services. You will work closely with the Digital Product Management and IT Security teams to establish and build the right security controls and quality state gates across the product lifecycle. This includes security tooling to manage these controls. In this busy and rewarding role, you'll also: Collaborate with software development teams to integrate security into the development lifecycle Own the cultural shift to a Security DevSecOps mindset Manage & implement security controls, tools, and processes to secure applications and infrastructure Monitor and respond to security incidents and threats in a timely manner Stay up-to-date with security trends and best practices to continuously improve security posture Automate security testing and deployment processes to ensure rapid and secure delivery of software Develop and maintain security documentation and training materials Develop and implement the product security strategy in alignment with organisational goals Integrate Application Security Tools within existing Development Processes Assist with the Planning & Execution of Application Penetration Tests Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the field of Application Security Define security NFR's and ensure these are met Report on compliance with security standards You'll be someone with: Strong experience in software development and security Proficient in scripting languages such as Powershell, YAML, JASON, etc. Collaborate with development teams to integrate security best practices into the secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) and ensure products are built securely Oversee vulnerability management and remediation efforts, including leading responses to pen test findings and security assessments Experience conducting risk assessments and threat modelling for software development and advise where necessary Experience in software security design review Strong knowledge of Agile, DevSecOps, System Engineer and or equivalent Knowledge of security standards and secure development principles such as NCSC Secure Development & Deployment Guidance, OWASP, NIST Secure Software Development Framework (SSDF - 800-218), Microsoft Azure Secure Development best practices, ISO27001 Experience with Azure cloud infrastructure, particularly Azure PaaS service Experience with Azure DevOps, particularly CI/CD and backlog management Prepare and present regular security reports to senior management, ensuring compliance with security standards and regulations Expertise with security tools and familiarity with DevSecOps processes Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (preferable) You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
SOC Manager required for innovative MSP. You will lead the strategic direction, performance, and day-to-day operations of their Security Operations Centre (SOC). As a central figure in security services, you'll ensure the efficient detection, analysis, and response to cyber threats across a diverse client portfolio. This leadership role involves mentoring your team, enhancing our security processes, and driving ongoing improvements in threat detection and incident response capabilities. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & Development Lead and mentor a team of SOC analysts, fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment. Manage team scheduling, conduct performance reviews, and support professional growth and development. SOC Operations Oversight Supervise 24/7/365 monitoring of client environments, ensuring consistent adherence to SLAs for threat detection and incident response. Drive operational efficiency and ensure timely escalation and resolution of security incidents. Incident Response Management Serve as the main escalation point for significant security incidents. Coordinate response efforts and ensure clear communication with both internal teams and external clients. Process & Workflow Optimization Continuously review, update, and document SOC processes, playbooks, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to improve operational effectiveness. Technology Oversight Ensure the reliability and performance of security tools, including SIEM and EDR platforms. Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of new security technologies and enhancements. Reporting & Analytics Develop and maintain KPIs and metrics to assess SOC performance. Deliver regular reports and insights to senior leadership and clients on security trends and incident management. Client Relationship Management Act as a trusted advisor to clients, contributing to service reviews and providing expert security guidance. Required Experience & Skills Proven experience working in a Security Operations Centre (SOC) or related cybersecurity environment. Industry-recognised certifications (preferred), such as a cybersecurity degree, Network+, Security+, or equivalent technical qualifications. Strong hands-on knowledge of SIEM and EDR platforms, including experience configuring and writing queries (eg, SQL, KQL). Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.) and securing hybrid IT environments. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to translate technical information for non-technical audiences. Previous experience in an incident response role and a solid understanding of IR processes. Demonstrated experience leading or managing a security-focused team. Understanding of key security frameworks and standards, such as ISO 27001, NIST, and Crest.
Oct 02, 2025
Full time
SOC Manager required for innovative MSP. You will lead the strategic direction, performance, and day-to-day operations of their Security Operations Centre (SOC). As a central figure in security services, you'll ensure the efficient detection, analysis, and response to cyber threats across a diverse client portfolio. This leadership role involves mentoring your team, enhancing our security processes, and driving ongoing improvements in threat detection and incident response capabilities. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & Development Lead and mentor a team of SOC analysts, fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment. Manage team scheduling, conduct performance reviews, and support professional growth and development. SOC Operations Oversight Supervise 24/7/365 monitoring of client environments, ensuring consistent adherence to SLAs for threat detection and incident response. Drive operational efficiency and ensure timely escalation and resolution of security incidents. Incident Response Management Serve as the main escalation point for significant security incidents. Coordinate response efforts and ensure clear communication with both internal teams and external clients. Process & Workflow Optimization Continuously review, update, and document SOC processes, playbooks, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to improve operational effectiveness. Technology Oversight Ensure the reliability and performance of security tools, including SIEM and EDR platforms. Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of new security technologies and enhancements. Reporting & Analytics Develop and maintain KPIs and metrics to assess SOC performance. Deliver regular reports and insights to senior leadership and clients on security trends and incident management. Client Relationship Management Act as a trusted advisor to clients, contributing to service reviews and providing expert security guidance. Required Experience & Skills Proven experience working in a Security Operations Centre (SOC) or related cybersecurity environment. Industry-recognised certifications (preferred), such as a cybersecurity degree, Network+, Security+, or equivalent technical qualifications. Strong hands-on knowledge of SIEM and EDR platforms, including experience configuring and writing queries (eg, SQL, KQL). Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.) and securing hybrid IT environments. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to translate technical information for non-technical audiences. Previous experience in an incident response role and a solid understanding of IR processes. Demonstrated experience leading or managing a security-focused team. Understanding of key security frameworks and standards, such as ISO 27001, NIST, and Crest.
