SOC Manager – OSCAR ASSOCIATES (UK) LIMITED
Location: Doncaster, United Kingdom
Work Pattern: Hybrid – 2 days/week on site
Salary: £60,000 – £70,000
Summary: Oscar Technology supports a security services organisation in Doncaster that is looking for a Security Operations Manager to take ownership of their SOC function. This role focuses on leading and developing the SOC team, ensuring KPIs are met and maintaining a commercially aware approach to operational performance. While it is not a deeply hands‑on technical role, a solid background in SOC environments is essential, and exposure to managing or working alongside a service desk would be an advantage. This is an excellent opportunity for a leadership position with genuine operational ownership.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Leading the day‑to‑day operations of the Security Operations Centre
* Ensuring SOC KPIs, SLAs and operational targets are met and continuously improved
* Managing, mentoring and developing SOC analysts to maintain a high‑performing team culture
* Overseeing incident response processes, ensuring issues are escalated, handled and closed effectively
* Supporting the refinement of SOC processes, reporting, documentation and operational standards
* Acting as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders on SOC performance and metrics
* Assisting with Microsoft/security partnership activities where needed
* Identifying operational improvements to enhance efficiency, visibility and team performance
* (Optional advantage) Working closely with or having previous oversight of service desk operations
Who We’re Looking For
* A minimum of 4 years’ experience in SOC management or leading SOC operations
* Proven experience running a security operations function with confidence in people, performance and process management
* A commercially minded approach, comfortable working with KPIs, reporting and wider business objectives
* Good understanding of SOC tools, processes and incident response workflows
* Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across technical and non‑technical teams
* Exposure to or collaboration with service desk functions is beneficial
* Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, Security+, etc.) are a plus but not required
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