Job Title: SOC Incident Response & Threat Hunting Manager Location: Warrington, UK (Travel may be required) Flexible Working: "Work Your Way" available from day one Im working with a gold-standard IT Managed Service Provider renowned for delivering secure, enterprise-grade solutions across cloud, infrastructure, and cyber domains. Theyre expanding their Security Operations Centre and hiring a hands-on SOC Incident Response & Threat Hunting Manager to lead Tier 3 analysts and drive proactive defence strategies. This is a strategic and technical leadership role, ideal for someone with deep DFIR expertise, strong mentoring capabilities, and a passion for threat hunting and CTI development. Key Responsibilities: Lead and coordinate high-severity incident response engagements Provide technical oversight and guidance on threat hunting operations Translate threat intelligence into actionable hypotheses and use cases Design and execute advanced threat hunting exercises across varied environments Develop in-house training programmes for SOC analysts Drive CTI maturity and visibility across internal and customer-facing functions Ensure comprehensive documentation and stakeholder reporting Participate in the on-call rotation for critical incidents Skills & Experience: Strong analytical problem-solving and pattern recognition Proven collaboration across functions under time pressure Clear communication of technical findings to varied audiences Adaptability to new tools, processes, and technologies Decisive judgement under pressure Commitment to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus public holidays (3 flexible) Pension: double matching contributions up to 10% Life assurance Companywide incentive plans Flexible benefits: increased holidays, travel, dental, critical illness cover and more Perks at work: employee discounts Employee assistance programme and virtual GP Role-dependent benefits: private medical insurance, company car or car allowance Ready to take the lead in a high-impact SOC environment? Apply now or reach out directly to discuss how your experience aligns with this opportunity. Reference: AMC/CRI/SIC