Job Description
Senior SecOps Manager | Cyber Security Leadership Role
UK-based | Hybrid (Northamptonshire)
Permanent
We’re supporting a FTSE250 company undergoing significant digital transformation in hiring a Senior SecOps Manager to lead and evolve its cyber security operations capability.
This is a business-critical leadership role where you’ll take ownership of the SecOps function, ensuring the organisation can effectively detect, respond to, and stay ahead of evolving cyber threats across a complex environment.
The Role
You’ll lead from the front, combining technical depth with strategic leadership to shape how security operations are delivered across the business.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading and developing a high-performing SecOps team.
* Owning and improving cyber incident response capability.
* Managing and optimising third-party SOC and security partners.
* Driving the vulnerability management programme across cloud, web and on-prem environments.
* Leading proactive security initiatives such as threat hunting and BAS testing.
* Embedding security into major technology programmes and projects.
* Partnering with GRC teams to ensure strong, audit-ready controls.
* Delivering clear reporting and KPIs to senior stakeholders.
What We’re Looking For
* Strong background in Security Operations and Incident Management.
* Proven experience leading teams, suppliers and complex security services.
* Deep understanding of frameworks such as NIST, OWASP, ITIL and GDPR.
* Experience managing high-severity cyber incidents end-to-end.
* Ability to communicate complex security topics in clear business terms.
* A confident, engaging leader who can influence across all levels of the organisation.
* Certifications such as CISSP, CISM or CEH are beneficial but not essential.
Why Join?
* Shape and lead security operations within a large, complex organisation
* Own a high-visibility, high-impact cyber function
* Drive real change and modernisation across security operations
* Work closely with senior stakeholders across technology and the wider business
If you’re a SecOps leader looking for a role where you can genuinely influence, lead, and make a measurable impact, I’d be happy to share more details, reach out to george.monk@jamesadamsgroup.com