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About MIB
At MIB our people are passionate about making roads safer by getting uninsured and hit-and-run drivers off our roads. Working in partnership with the Police, Insurers and Government our collective aim is to make it a thing of the past but, until that’s accomplished, we’re here to compensate victims quickly, fairly and compassionately.
Last year we helped more than 34,000 people struck by uninsured and hit-and-run drivers and paid over £400 million in compensation to support victims rebuild their lives.
About the role
Are you ready to take the helm of a dynamic security team and shape the future of our cyber resilience? We’re looking for a strategic and hands‑on Security Operations Manager to fortify our defences, drive compliance, and lead proactive risk mitigation across the organisation. You’ll oversee Security Operations and Engineering, manage incident response, and collaborate with IT, legal, and compliance teams to embed a culture of security awareness. If you're passionate about protecting assets and reputation while leading with purpose—this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Key responsibilities
* Security Operations Oversight – Oversee daily security operations, including monitoring, threat analysis, and vulnerability management, with regular oversight by and reporting to the Head of Information Security and Executive Security Steering Group.
* Compliance and Risk Management – Working with Group Privacy Office, Risk and Audit functions to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards. Supporting the Head of Information Security in conducting regular risk assessments and ensuring that information security controls map to risk appetite and requirements.
* Strategic Planning – Support the Head of Information Security on the development and implementation of strategic security plans to enhance MIB’s security posture and resilience.
* Operational Resilience – Identify within Security Operations and support the business on our Operational Resilience efforts.
* Incident Response Management – Lead and coordinate from a Security perspective incident response efforts, ensuring timely and effective resolution of security incidents.
* Budget Management – The Security Operations Manager will play a crucial role in supporting the Head of Information Security to effectively manage the security budget. This includes resources management, identifying cost‑saving opportunities, managing vendor relationships, aligned with MIB’s long‑term security goals.
Skills and Experience
* Proven experience in leading, managing, and developing Security Operations and Security Engineering teams, mentoring and guiding members in a high‑performance environment.
* Experience in budget management and control.
* Extensive experience in security incident response leadership, coordinating and managing incident response efforts, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
* Relevant advanced security qualifications such as CISSP, GIAC. Vendor‑specific training and qualifications for endpoint and networking security solutions are highly desirable.
* Strong understanding of sound networking principles and experience in specifying policies and operating security tools.
* Proven experience in communicating and presenting highly complex information to internal and external stakeholders, articulating security concepts and strategies clearly and effectively.
* Strong analytical and systematic thinking skills, able to think strategically and manage complex security challenges.
Job Title
Security Operations Manager
Grade
14
Working Hours
35 hours
Working Pattern
Monday - Friday
Office Location
Milton Keynes
Job Type
Permanent
IT kit supplied to you
£320 (before tax) start‑up allowance
Hybrid working (2 days in the office per week) from our Milton Keynes office, MK14
Other Benefits include:
* Contributory Group Stakeholder Personal pension scheme
* Life Assurance
* Employee Incentive Scheme
* Sports and Social Club
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
* Free access to online tools to support mental and physical health
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
* 1 volunteer day each year and charity matched funding scheme
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Insurance and Computer and Network Security
Diversity & Inclusion
We believe in a workplace where everyone can be themselves. Through our different ideas, personalities and experiences, we redefine what is possible every day. And regardless of your colour, age, race, gender, sexual orientation or anything else you consider yourself to be, there is a place for you at MIB. A place where you can bring your best self to work every day.
So, if you think big, love a challenge and want to make a difference to people’s lives, we want to hear from you.
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