Salary: £65,000 - 70,000 per year Requirements: 5 years in network and security operations 3-5 years in a managerial or leadership role Demonstrated ability to motivate and manage teams under pressure Proven experience with combined NOC and SOC environments Broad expertise in network infrastructure (routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, load balancers, cloud networks) Deep understanding of security monitoring and incident response tools (SIEM, etc.) MSP experience is highly desirable Responsibilities: Lead, recruit, and develop NOC & SOC teams, including analysts, engineers, and managers Motivate teams and drive performance during high-pressure situations Oversee continuous monitoring to ensure network performance and issue resolution Develop and lead SOC incident response playbooks and manage critical escalations Handle crisis situations effectively Set operational goals and align NOC & SOC strategies with IT and business objectives Plan budgets and procure vendors for cost-efficiency Produce and present performance metrics to senior leadership Implement and optimize monitoring, detection, and investigative tools (SIEM, etc.) Technologies: Cloud Network Security More: We are seeking a Head of SOC/NOC to ensure our network infrastructure is reliable and secure, incidents are swiftly handled, and our team operates efficiently. This position offers a hybrid working model, requiring 2-3 days in the office based in Bolton. Were committed to developing our teams and aligning our operational goals with wider business objectives. last updated 5 week of 2026