13 of 13 Security Operations Jobs in Manchester

Lead Cyber Security Operations Analyst Location: Manchester (Hybrid/Office-based) Contract: Permanent Salary: £60,000 – £67,000 + 10% car allowance (paid monthly) + up to 20% performance bonus About the Role We’re working with a leading energy organisation in Manchester. As a Lead Cyber Security Operations Analyst , you’ll join the Security Operations Centre and play a critical role in leading security investigations, developing detection content, and advancing operational security capabilities across the business. You’ll collaborate with Risk, Technology, and Operations teams, provide subject matter expertise, and help shape the SOC’s strategy and processes. Key Responsibilities Act as the technical escalation point for the SOC … leading security incidents and advising on containment, mitigation, and system hardening. Provide operational oversight for day-to-day SOC activities, ensuring incidents are escalated appropriately and recurring issues are addressed. Support team development through mentoring junior analysts, delivering technical training, and facilitating tabletop exercises. Lead use case development, approve tasks, and develop new detection content including machine learning analytics More ❯

SOC Team Lead 85,000 GBP Hybrid WORKING Location: Glasgow, Scotland - United Kingdom Type: Permanent A leading global security services provider is seeking an experienced Security Operations Service Delivery Manager to join its dynamic cyber security team. With thousands of security experts worldwide and deep partnerships with top-tier security technology vendors, the organisation … helps clients secure their operations and navigate complex cyber threats. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the transformation journey of enterprise clients. The role will suit professionals with a strong background in SOC service delivery , incident response coordination , and vulnerability management . Key Responsibilities: Act as the primary liaison between clients and internal … operational delivery teams, ensuring seamless communication and service excellence. Serve as the key escalation point for clients, managing security incidents from detection to resolution. Lead coordination efforts across Security Operations Centre (SOC), Incident Response, and technical teams during major incidents. Identify impacted systems, users, and business functions, and ensure timely stakeholder communication. Oversee remediation and containment activities More ❯

SOC Team Lead 85,000 GBP Hybrid WORKING Location: Glasgow, Scotland - United Kingdom Type: Permanent A leading global security services provider is seeking an experienced Security Operations Service Delivery Manager to join its dynamic cyber security team. With thousands of security experts worldwide and deep partnerships with top-tier security technology vendors, the organisation … helps clients secure their operations and navigate complex cyber threats. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the transformation journey of enterprise clients. The role will suit professionals with a strong background in SOC service delivery , incident response coordination , and vulnerability management . Key Responsibilities: Act as the primary liaison between clients and internal … operational delivery teams, ensuring seamless communication and service excellence. Serve as the key escalation point for clients, managing security incidents from detection to resolution. Lead coordination efforts across Security Operations Centre (SOC), Incident Response, and technical teams during major incidents. Identify impacted systems, users, and business functions, and ensure timely stakeholder communication. Oversee remediation and containment activities More ❯

SECURITY SPECIALIST - DV CLEARED NEW PERMANENT OPPORTUNITY WITHIN A GLOBALLY LEADING CLIENT FOR A SECURITY SPECIALIST IN MANCHESTER WITH DV CLEARANCE * Security Specialist opportunity * DV Clearance * Central Manchester based * Flexible salary DOE * To apply, email: The Role We are looking for an experienced Security Specialist to join a growing security team within a major organisation. … This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring compliance with the HMG Security Policy Framework (SPF), GovS007, and the highest standards of security assurance across physical, personnel, and information security.You will support the Security Lead in delivering security operations, assurance, and administration, helping to protect the organisation, its people, and its … clients. This is a hands-on role with direct impact on operational growth and security posture. Key Responsibilities * Ensure compliance with the organisation's security policy framework and HMG standards (SPF, GovS007).* Coordinate and execute security operations across physical, material, document, personnel, and information security.* Implement and monitor policies, processes, and governance for security More ❯

Are you a hands-on security professional with experience managing IT security operations and driving improvements across infrastructure and processes? This Manchester based organisation is looking for a Security Manager to take ownership of information security, risk management and ongoing security enhancement activities. Youll work closely with Senior Leadership, leading key initiatives to protect … systems, data and users while helping shape the organisations security posture. What youll be doing: Managing day-to-day information security operations, including incident response and risk assessments Leading the development and implementation of security policies, standards, and controls Driving continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen cyber resilience Developing and supporting security roadmaps aligned with business … needs Acting as the security escalation point within the IT function Collaborating with internal teams and external suppliers to maintain compliance and security best practices Supporting audit and compliance activities related to Cyber Essentials, ISO27001 or similar What youll need: Proven experience managing IT security or information security functions Strong technical knowledge of Microsoft environments and More ❯

who are one of a major driving forces behind Innovative Development of Enterprise-Led Internet Technology. Role Overview: As a Vulnerability Management Analyst you will focus on Technical Information Security within the Security Function , within a major part of the Organisation's Vulnerability Management Team . You will work closely within the Security Department covering Two Key … Scheduling of Scanning across Business, ensuring Reporting Requirements are met whilst Minimising Operational Impacts to Endpoints Scheduling Internal & External Resources to Ensure Targets are Met Work across Full Information Security Project Lifecycle Ensure Compliance with Security Policies & Procedures Act as an Escalation Point & Coordinate with other Teams when required Key Skills & Experience Required for Vulnerability Management Analyst role … Analyst/VM Analyst/Information Security Analyst/Information Security Engineer/Security Operations Analyst/SOC Engineer/Cyber Security Engineer/SecOps Engineer/SecOps Analyst/SOC Analyst/Systems Administrator At SECURE, we value Attitude & Aptitude over Certifications. If you possess the drive and relevant experience to deliver tangible results More ❯

About the Role We are seeking a skilled SOC Analyst to join our growing in-house security operations team on a permanent basis in Manchester . This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the heart of cyber defence operations, working hands-on with SIEM tools and ensuring compliance with Cyber Essentials standards. You’ll play a … key role in monitoring, detecting, and responding to threats, while continuously improving our security posture and supporting the wider IT security strategy. Key Responsibilities Monitor, triage, and investigate alerts generated by SIEM and security monitoring platforms. Conduct log analysis and threat hunting to proactively identify suspicious activity. Support incident response efforts including containment, investigation, and remediation. Ensure … security processes align with Cyber Essentials and other best practice frameworks. Optimise SIEM tooling for enhanced visibility and detection capability. Produce clear reporting and recommendations for senior stakeholders. Collaborate with IT and security colleagues to strengthen organisational defences. Skills & Experience Required Previous experience as a SOC Analyst or in a security operations role. Strong hands-on More ❯

About the Role We are seeking a skilled SOC Analyst to join our growing in-house security operations team on a permanent basis in Manchester . This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the heart of cyber defence operations, working hands-on with SIEM tools and ensuring compliance with Cyber Essentials standards. You’ll play a … key role in monitoring, detecting, and responding to threats, while continuously improving our security posture and supporting the wider IT security strategy. Key Responsibilities Monitor, triage, and investigate alerts generated by SIEM and security monitoring platforms. Conduct log analysis and threat hunting to proactively identify suspicious activity. Support incident response efforts including containment, investigation, and remediation. Ensure … security processes align with Cyber Essentials and other best practice frameworks. Optimise SIEM tooling for enhanced visibility and detection capability. Produce clear reporting and recommendations for senior stakeholders. Collaborate with IT and security colleagues to strengthen organisational defences. Skills & Experience Required Previous experience as a SOC Analyst or in a security operations role. Strong hands-on More ❯

Job summary A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a motivated and organised Director of Assurance & Cyber Security to join the Group Digital Services Team at Manchester Foundation Trust (MFT). The Director of Assurance and Cyber Security (and CISO) will be responsible for developing and implementing the Trust's information Cyber Security strategy in line with the … and supportive team and will be well placed to develop your skills and knowledge. Main duties of the job Provide a clear vision and direction for information and Cyber Security operations, promoting continuous improvement, innovation, and agility in service delivery, whilst working in consultation and collaboration with colleagues across the Trust to ensure that all information and cyber … security policies are implemented and enforced. Responsible for overseeing a range of technical and process security controls and leading a programme of continuous improvement in response to changing security threats and risk. Leading and developing a specialist team to provide a progressive service developing innovative, future focused information and Cyber Security capabilities that can address the More ❯

THreat Intelligence Lead £65000 GBP Onsite WORKING Location: Manchester, North West - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Cyber Threat Intelligence & Vulnerability Lead Leeds - Fully Onsite £65,000 Join a dedicated Security Operations Centre protecting UK Critical National Infrastructure. You'll lead a highly skilled Cyber Threat Intelligence and Vulnerability team, working with DV-cleared professionals on meaningful, mission-critical projects. … What you'll be doing Leading CTI and vulnerability operations within a 24/7 SOC Overseeing intelligence gathering, analysis, and threat actor profiling (including use of tools like Cobalt Strike) Driving vulnerability management programmes, ensuring timely remediation of security risks Liaising with senior stakeholders across government and defence sectors Ensuring operational excellence and adherence to national security standards Experience required Extensive hands-on CTI and vulnerability management experience Leadership of technical teams within high-security environments Strong knowledge of threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) Familiarity with tools such as Cobalt Strike, SIEM, and vulnerability scanning platforms Active DV clearance (or willingness to achieve it) The package Competitive salary + benefits Industry-leading training More ❯

THreat Intelligence Lead £65000 GBP Onsite WORKING Location: Manchester, North West - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Cyber Threat Intelligence & Vulnerability Lead Leeds - Fully Onsite £65,000 Join a dedicated Security Operations Centre protecting UK Critical National Infrastructure. You'll lead a highly skilled Cyber Threat Intelligence and Vulnerability team, working with DV-cleared professionals on meaningful, mission-critical projects. … What you'll be doing Leading CTI and vulnerability operations within a 24/7 SOC Overseeing intelligence gathering, analysis, and threat actor profiling (including use of tools like Cobalt Strike) Driving vulnerability management programmes, ensuring timely remediation of security risks Liaising with senior stakeholders across government and defence sectors Ensuring operational excellence and adherence to national security standards Experience required Extensive hands-on CTI and vulnerability management experience Leadership of technical teams within high-security environments Strong knowledge of threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) Familiarity with tools such as Cobalt Strike, SIEM, and vulnerability scanning platforms Active DV clearance (or willingness to achieve it) The package Competitive salary + benefits Industry-leading training More ❯

occasion. Key Experience required: * Minimum of two years experience with hands-on configuration and deployment of the ServiceNow platform * Implementation experience across ServiceNow product areas IRM/GRC/SecOps * Supporting customer workshops and running project demonstrations as well as developing customer requirements (user stories) Please apply with an up-to-date CV or reach out for more information. More ❯

arrangements. This role of Platform Engineer is ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, engaging with diverse technologies, and contributing to high-quality, secure platforms that empower critical national security operations. Role Requirements as a Platform Engineer: Design, build, and maintain scalable platform systems supporting development and operations Collaborate with cross-functional teams using agile methodologies to deliver … Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and static code analysis tools such as SonarQube Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure automation (Ansible) is advantageous Security Clearance (SC clearance) required due to the sensitive nature of projects This Platform Engineer role offers a blend of technical challenge, impactful work, and a supportive, flexible culture aimed More ❯