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Security Operations Centre Lead
£47,000 - 49,000
Wilson James
Lime Tree Way, Basingstoke
£47,000 - 49,000
Requirements
Must:
- Experience operating in or managing a UK SOC environment
- Strong incident management capability, including multi-agency coordination
- A solid understanding of business resilience and SOP design
- Proven leadership skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
- Experience with IDS/IPS/SIEM platforms (e.g., CCure, Genetec)
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships
- A detail-focused, systematic approach with the ability to think quickly and act decisively
- Experience with HR processes and team development
*Desirable:*
- IOSH/NEBOSH
- Data analysis experience (Power BI or similar)
- ILM3 or equivalent management qualification
- Full UK driving licence
Responsibilities
- Leading and developing a team of SOC Alarm Response & Investigation Controllers
- Managing all alarm responses, escalations, and incident coordination across the VE region
- Analysing alarm activation data to identify patterns, trends, and opportunities for improvement
- Creating and refining SOPs, processes, and operational standards
- Collaborating with stakeholders across Europe to drive continuous improvement
- Conducting operational debriefs and embedding lessons learned
- Overseeing the use of IDS, IPS, SIEM and other advanced security technologies
- Managing rostering, performance, training, and HR responsibilities for your team
- Ensuring compliance with SIA, data protection, and internal security standards
- Supporting culture change and promoting a proactive, ownership-driven environment
Description
We are a dynamic organization launching a new, innovative Security Operations Centre in Basingstoke, offering a fast-paced environment where no two days look the same. We provide a competitive salary of £47,000 per annum, alongside a variety of lifestyle and health benefits, including annual leave entitlement of 5.6 weeks, mortgage and financial advice, and access to mental health support specialists. Our culture emphasizes learning and development through various training programs, creating a supportive and respectful team environment. This is an exciting opportunity to build a best-in-class SOC that influences our European security function.
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