Security Operations Manager
Posted 3 days ago by TRIA
£600 Per day
Outside
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Security Operations Manager will lead the transformation of a well-known insurance organization’s security posture as it transitions to a fully cloud-based model. This role involves overseeing SOC operations, vulnerability management, and incident response, while collaborating closely with stakeholders. The position requires a strong focus on improving security processes and tools, leveraging Microsoft 365 E5 and other security technologies. The role is based in a flexible hybrid environment, primarily in Milton Keynes or London.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversight of SOC operations, including third party management, RFPs, and potential migrations
- Vulnerability management across cloud and SaaS environments
- Identifying, evaluating, and implementing new security tools and systems
- Driving process improvement and maturing operational security workflows
- Supporting the wider transformation programme, including penetration test coordination
- Leading incident response tabletop exercises
- Building strong internal relationships and taking the business on the security journey
Key Skills:
- Strong experience in Cloud and SaaS security environments
- A self starter mindset with the ability to work proactively
- Highly collaborative approach
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills
Salary (Rate): £600/day
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
SecOps Manager
Tech Focus: Cloud / SOC / Microsoft 365 E5
Rate: £500–£600/day (Outside IR35)
Length: 6 months
Location: Milton Keynes / London – Flexible Hybrid
We’re supporting a well-known insurance organisation currently undergoing a major companywide transformation. As they transition from an on-premise environment to a fully cloud based model, strengthening and maturing their security posture has become mission critical. As the Security Operations Manager, you’ll assess the organisation’s current security estate and lead efforts to mature the function, focusing on improving processes, documentation, tooling, partner management and internal engagement. The environment is heavily Microsoft driven, leveraging the full Microsoft 365 E5 security stack, alongside tools such as Elastic and Qualys. You’ll join a small but growing security function and report directly into the CISO.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversight of SOC operations, including third party management, RFPs, and potential migrations
- Vulnerability management across cloud and SaaS environments
- Identifying, evaluating, and implementing new security tools and systems
- Driving process improvement and maturing operational security workflows
- Supporting the wider transformation programme, including penetration test coordination
- Leading incident response tabletop exercises
- Building strong internal relationships and taking the business on the security journey
You’ll need proven experience across the areas listed above, as well as:
- Strong experience in Cloud and SaaS security environments
- A self starter mindset with the ability to work proactively
- Highly collaborative approach
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills
Ideally, you’ll be able to attend Milton Keynes or London on a weekly basis, but the client is open to a more flexible approach for the right candidate. If this sounds of interest, please apply with an up to date copy of your CV and we’ll be in touch.