Security operations lead
Seccl is the Octopus-owned embedded investment platform that’s on a mission to help more people invest—and invest well. We’re B‑Corp certified with an impressive product‑market fit, early traction and the potential to transform an outdated industry. We’re growing fast and will scale even faster over the next few years. We’re also proud to be part of Octopus, the multi‑billion‑dollar group that breathes new life into broken industries.
Base pay range £60 000 – £80 000 (reviewed annually)
Remote with occasional travel to Bath, London or Edinburgh once a quarter.
The role
We’re looking for a Security operations lead to join our Infrastructure and Security team. Reporting to the Director of Engineering and Security, you’ll work closely with IT, infrastructure and application teams, and an external security operations partner. You’ll own day‑to‑day security operations, incident response and continuous improvement of our security capabilities to protect Seccl and our customers.
On a typical day you will be…
* Overseeing day‑to‑day security operations, ensuring effective detection, investigation and response to security events
* Managing and tuning the SIEM platform to improve alert quality, coverage and operational effectiveness
* Working with an outsourced security operations partner to triage alerts and coordinate incident response
* Leading vulnerability management activities, prioritising remediation based on risk
* Collaborating with infrastructure, IT and application teams to embed effective security controls
* Integrating threat intelligence into detection and response workflows
* Monitoring and reporting on security metrics, incidents and trends to key stakeholders
This role’s for you if…
* Have proven experience leading or managing security operations in a cloud‑first environment, ideally AWS
* Are confident operating and improving a SIEM platform, with hands‑on experience of tuning, rules and integrations
* Have experience working with outsourced SOC or security partners and managing alert triage and escalation
* Understand the full vulnerability management lifecycle and can prioritise remediation based on risk
* Have strong incident response skills and are comfortable leading investigations and post‑incident reviews
* Can communicate clearly with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders across the business
* Have experience with Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender security tools is desirable
This role isn’t for you if…
* You rely on a lot of top‑down direction. Here you’ll have a lot of freedom and ownership of your role, and you’ll be expected to shape your own progression
* You’re not comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment. Our speed and scalability are what set us apart; you need to act quickly and think on your feet
* You struggle to follow through on ideas. We value people who do what they say they will
* You don’t like change. You’ll get on great here if you relish the ambiguity of rapid growth and are willing to embrace uncertainty
What’s In It For You…
* £60 000 – £80 000 salary, dependent on experience and reviewed annually
* 27 days holiday plus bank holidays (some flexible), one day off on your birthday, and three days per year for dependant leave
* Two volunteering days per year
* Option to work abroad for up to six weeks a year
* Secclbrate – a recognition programme offering flexible rewards, extra pay, additional holiday and increased learning budget
* Length of service award – one month paid sabbatical at eight years
* 6 % employer pension contribution, and life assurance
* Private medical insurance with AXA Health
* Enhanced parental leave
* MacBook and up to £500 home‑office set‑up budget
* £750 per person learning budget
* Health and wellbeing initiatives including free therapy via Wellness Cloud, mental health support via Headspace
* Strong financial wellbeing focus with access to Octopus Money, Octopus Share Incentive Plan and will‑writing offering via Octopus Legacy
* Perkbox – Flexi‑points giving a range of discounts and perks including free weekly coffee, gym and retail discounts
* Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work and Octopus Electric Vehicle Leasing
Our culture
We’re proud to put people first, creating a culture where we truly listen to what matters most to them. Our transparent and inclusive environment encourages diversity of thought, challenge and experimentation.
Interview process
Interviewing is a two‑way thing, and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us. Our interviews are conversational. You can expect:
* First stage – 30 min competency‑based interview with the hiring manager
* Second stage – 90 min scenario‑based interview or assessment
* Final stage – 30 min bar‑raiser culture‑based interview
We’ll only close this role once we have enough applications for the next stage. Please submit your application as soon as possible; you should expect to hear back within one to two weeks of applying.
Inclusion
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive company of awesome people, with unique skills, passions and experiences. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neuro‑diversity or disability status.
If this sounds like your kind of thing, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick every box. We’d love to hear from you!
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
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