Security Operations Team Leader

Security Operations Team Leader (15-Month Fixed-Term Contract) Remote with occasional travel | Up to £78,000 DOE

We're seeking an experienced Security Operations Team Leader to lead a small, high-performing Security Operations team within a modern Microsoft security environment. You'll combine people leadership, incident management, stakeholder engagement and hands-on security operations, helping to strengthen cyber resilience while driving continuous improvement across security tooling, processes and governance.

Key Responsibilities

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• Lead and develop a team of Security Analysts, ensuring effective triage, escalation and incident response.
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• Oversee day-to-day Security Operations, monitoring, detection and response activities.
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• Drive improvements across Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender and the wider M365 security ecosystem.
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• Utilise KQL to enhance threat hunting, reporting, automation and detection capabilities.
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• Manage third-party security vendors, ensuring service levels and contractual obligations are delivered.
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• Support security audits, risk management activities and regulatory requirements.
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• Collaborate with infrastructure, application and business teams to improve security posture and reduce risk.
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What We're Looking For

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• Experience leading or managing a SOC team.
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• Strong knowledge of Microsoft security technologies, including Sentinel and Defender.
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• Practical experience with KQL.
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• Experience managing security incidents in a busy operational environment.
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• Knowledge of web application Firewalls, web proxies, email security platforms and third-party risk management.
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• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
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• Experience within a regulated or medium-to-large organisation would be advantageous.
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What's on Offer

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• Competitive salary up to £78,000 DOE
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• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
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• Defined Contribution pension scheme
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• Private Medical Insurance
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• Health cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme
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• Eye care vouchers and flu vaccination
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• Paid volunteering days and charitable giving initiatives
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• Exposure to major security transformation projects, vendor reviews, AI initiatives and emerging security technologies
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Ready to lead a modern Security Operations function and help shape the future of cyber security? Apply now.