Job Title: SOC Incident Response & Threat Hunting Manager
Location: Remote
Salary: £75k - £85k plus 10% bonus and £6k car allowance
Mon – Fri as well as an on-call rota - 1 week in 4.
Candidates must be willing and eligible to go through SC security clearance for this role
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced SOC Incident Response & Threat Hunting Manager to join our growing Security Operations Centre. This pivotal role will be responsible for leading our Tier 3 Security and Incident Response Analysts, overseeing advanced incident response activities, driving proactive threat hunting initiatives, and providing strategic direction for the Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) capability.
This is a hands-on leadership position requiring a strong technical background, exceptional management skills, and a strategic vision for cybersecurity. You will play a key role in mentoring and developing a high-performing team, leading complex incident response engagements from initial detection through to post-incident review, and significantly enhancing the security posture of our diverse customer base.
The role demands a unique blend of strategic leadership, deep technical expertise in digital forensics and incident response (DFIR), and a proactive mindset to anticipate and neutralise sophisticated and evolving cyber threats.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide expert guidance and technical oversight on complex security incidents and threat hunting operations.
* Lead and coordinate high-severity incident response engagements, acting as the primary incident lead when required. This includes managing cross-functional teams, communications, and critical decision-making under pressure.
* Ensure all incident response and threat hunting activities are thoroughly documented, with comprehensive reporting delivered to stakeholders.
* Drive the strategic development and maturity of the CTI team, enhancing their capabilities, visibility, and the actionable insights derived from their research—both internally and for customers.
Your transferable skills and experience:
* Analytical problem-solving: ability to investigate complex data and identify patterns or anomalies
* Collaboration and teamwork: experience with working across functions to resolve time pressured issues.
* Communication: ability to explain technical findings in a clear manner to technical and non-technical audiences.
Your benefits:
* 25 Days annual leave plus public holidays (3 flexible)
* Pension – Double matching contributions of up to 10%
* Life assurance
* Companywide incentive plans
* Your choices (Flexible benefits such as increased holidays/ travel/ dental critical illness and more)
* Perks at work – employee discounts
* Employee assistance programme/ virtual GP
If you are interested in this role, please feel free to submit your CV or call me on 01737 821029
Many thanks,