21 of 21 Security Operations Jobs in the North West

Operational Security Lead page is loaded Operational Security Leadlocations: Wilmslow, Cheshiretime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: May 10, 2025 (5 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR486 Operational Security Lead Full time/Flexible WorkingSalary: £42,593pa-£48,245pa, with potential for further progression to £54,317pa with … providers and many more. Health Cash Plan. Fantastic development opportunities to learn and progress.Further details can be found on the benefits section of our. Job summary The ICO Cyber security team is expanding. This represents an exciting time to join the team, bringing your experience and capabilities as well as potential to learn and develop, in a high profile … and dynamic environment. The Cyber Security team is part of our wider Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) directorate, and ensures that we support the objectives of secure by design.The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) is the independent regulator of information rights. In a data-driven world, we provide advice, guidance, and support to organisations enabling compliance with their obligations More ❯

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 ❯

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 ❯

Job Description To support the Security Operations Manager in responding, managing and reporting the Information Security Risks faced by Technology Services (TS) in delivering AJ Bell’s systems and services. Key to this is maintaining the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the data that resides upon those systems. This role will be key to understanding the threats … targeting AJ Bell and ensuring our defences provide and effective response. Key responsibilities: Reviewing and assessing Security Operations Centre alerts to ensure an appropriate response taken. Overseeing vulnerability scanning to confirm the effectiveness of patching Monitoring systems for compliance with policy and supporting remediation where required. Track and manage penetration testing programs. Investigate and respond to security breaches and incidents. Supporting the administration of email and web gateways Develop our threat intelligence and provide monitoring of external information sources to make recommendations on latest security threats and vulnerabilities that affect our technical estate Collaborate with IT and other departments to ensure security best practices are followed. Stay up-to-date with the latest security 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 ❯

new platform's potential. So, if you want to help shape the future of betting and gaming, then it's to time to join us. Job Purpose The Cyber Security Analyst is primarily responsible for protecting the Betfred network and systems from Internet based cyber-attacks. This involves performing threat intelligence and research on upcoming IT trends, creating contingency … plans, administering the businesses cyber security controls and tooling, reviewing suspicious activities, reporting security breaches, and educating the rest of the business on security measures. Responsibilities Own and remediate Security Incidents and Security Alerts as reported Ensure that the SIEM tool is logging all available assets and tune alerts to reduce false positives and to … highlight new or additional IOC's where available Support with escalations from our Endpoint Detection & Response tooling Support the Betfred Security Incident Management process and post incident Investigations to find root cause of incidents and recommend improvements Testing the compliance and effectiveness of security controls Support creating and updating of Security Reporting & Metrics Ensure the business is 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 ❯

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 ❯

enabling you to go fully-equipped into your role as you embark on the first of three eight-month long rotations. Why the Cyber & Secruity Graduate programme? The Chief Security Office is all about keeping the bank, its clients, customers and colleagues safe. We're here to protect the organisation from both external and internal threats, and every day … presents new challenges. This is an exciting place to be: hackers constantly attempt to find new ways to threaten our security, and we never rest in learning new ways to prevent them. And those threats don't just come from viruses and fraudsters. Our work also touches on issues such as terrorism, world events, and the impact of economic … world around us changes, we have to be prepared and ready to respond. All of which will make your work with us endlessly interesting and deeply significant. The Cyber & Security teams within our Chief Security Office range from Cyber & Physical Security to Resilience, Crisis Management, Security Operations and Intelligence and more. Everyone is focused on More ❯

SOC Engineer £60,000 GBP Hybrid WORKING Location: Glasgow, Scotland - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Senior SOC Engineer A leading organisation is seeking a Senior SOC Engineer to strengthen its security operations capability and drive continuous improvement across detection, response, and automation. This pivotal role requires deep expertise in IBM QRadar, with a strong focus on playbook development, analytical … with SOAR platforms (e.g., Microsoft Logic Apps, XSOAR) to streamline triage and automate response. Refine playbooks based on threat intelligence and incident insights. Threat Detection & Response Monitor and analyse security alerts and events to identify potential threats. Conduct investigations and coordinate incident response activities. Collaborate with threat intelligence teams to enhance detection logic. Threat Modelling & Use Case Development Lead … Chain. Translate threat models into actionable detection use cases and SIEM rules. Prioritise detection engineering based on business risk and impact. Reporting & Collaboration Produce reports and dashboards to communicate security posture and incident trends. Partner with IT, DevOps, and compliance teams to enforce secure configurations. Provide mentorship to junior analysts and engineers. Maintain documentation of security procedures, incident More ❯

SOC Engineer £60,000 GBP Hybrid WORKING Location: Glasgow, Scotland - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Senior SOC Engineer A leading organisation is seeking a Senior SOC Engineer to strengthen its security operations capability and drive continuous improvement across detection, response, and automation. This pivotal role requires deep expertise in IBM QRadar, with a strong focus on playbook development, analytical … with SOAR platforms (e.g., Microsoft Logic Apps, XSOAR) to streamline triage and automate response. Refine playbooks based on threat intelligence and incident insights. Threat Detection & Response Monitor and analyse security alerts and events to identify potential threats. Conduct investigations and coordinate incident response activities. Collaborate with threat intelligence teams to enhance detection logic. Threat Modelling & Use Case Development Lead … Chain. Translate threat models into actionable detection use cases and SIEM rules. Prioritise detection engineering based on business risk and impact. Reporting & Collaboration Produce reports and dashboards to communicate security posture and incident trends. Partner with IT, DevOps, and compliance teams to enforce secure configurations. Provide mentorship to junior analysts and engineers. Maintain documentation of security procedures, incident More ❯

SOC Engineer £60,000 GBP Hybrid WORKING Location: Glasgow, Scotland - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Senior SOC Engineer A leading organisation is seeking a Senior SOC Engineer to strengthen its security operations capability and drive continuous improvement across detection, response, and automation. This pivotal role requires deep expertise in IBM QRadar, with a strong focus on playbook development, analytical … with SOAR platforms (e.g., Microsoft Logic Apps, XSOAR) to streamline triage and automate response. Refine playbooks based on threat intelligence and incident insights. Threat Detection & Response Monitor and analyse security alerts and events to identify potential threats. Conduct investigations and coordinate incident response activities. Collaborate with threat intelligence teams to enhance detection logic. Threat Modelling & Use Case Development Lead … Chain. Translate threat models into actionable detection use cases and SIEM rules. Prioritise detection engineering based on business risk and impact. Reporting & Collaboration Produce reports and dashboards to communicate security posture and incident trends. Partner with IT, DevOps, and compliance teams to enforce secure configurations. Provide mentorship to junior analysts and engineers. Maintain documentation of security procedures, incident More ❯

SOC Engineer £60,000 GBP Hybrid WORKING Location: Glasgow, Scotland - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Senior SOC Engineer A leading organisation is seeking a Senior SOC Engineer to strengthen its security operations capability and drive continuous improvement across detection, response, and automation. This pivotal role requires deep expertise in IBM QRadar, with a strong focus on playbook development, analytical … with SOAR platforms (e.g., Microsoft Logic Apps, XSOAR) to streamline triage and automate response. Refine playbooks based on threat intelligence and incident insights. Threat Detection & Response Monitor and analyse security alerts and events to identify potential threats. Conduct investigations and coordinate incident response activities. Collaborate with threat intelligence teams to enhance detection logic. Threat Modelling & Use Case Development Lead … Chain. Translate threat models into actionable detection use cases and SIEM rules. Prioritise detection engineering based on business risk and impact. Reporting & Collaboration Produce reports and dashboards to communicate security posture and incident trends. Partner with IT, DevOps, and compliance teams to enforce secure configurations. Provide mentorship to junior analysts and engineers. Maintain documentation of security procedures, incident More ❯

financial education via salary finance Online savings- major retailers, utilities, entertainment plus many more! About Our Opportunity We are seeking a technically proficient and strategically minded Head of Information Security Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) to lead our governance, risk, and compliance functions. This role is ideal for a seasoned security professional with a strong technical foundation who … can bridge the gap between security operations and enterprise risk management. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining a robust GRC framework that aligns with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. What You Will Be Doing You’ll lead the governance, risk, and compliance functions across the enterprise, balancing strategic oversight with technical depth. This … includes: Designing and maintaining an enterprise-wide security governance framework. Creating, enforcing, and monitoring security policies, standards, and procedures. Embedding security into business strategy and culture through close collaboration with senior leadership. Owning the organisation’s risk register and assessment processes. Leading technical risk assessments across infrastructure, applications, and third parties. Overseeing threat modelling and vulnerability management 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 ❯

Platform Engineer – DV Cleared – London – Up to £100,000 per annum Are you a technically skilled engineer with active DV (Developed Vetting) security clearance? Do you have a passion for automating and optimising secure infrastructure environments in high-assurance settings? If so, Morela is delighted to present a compelling opportunity for you. Morela is partnering with a leading UK … be part of an agile, experienced team maintaining and enhancing virtual infrastructure and platforms that underpin critical national projects—for both public sector and government clients. Core Responsibilities Platform Operations & Support Diagnose and resolve issues across both production and non-production virtualised environments, ensuring robust system uptime and performance. Client Collaboration Work directly with programme teams and clients to … Kubernetes & Cloud Platform Management Build, operate and maintain Kubernetes clusters, ESXi hypervisors, and hybrid cloud platforms (AWS, Azure). Manage Linux and Windows servers via IaC and containerization technologies. Security & Compliance Engineering Implement secure architecture and platform hardening aligned with defence-grade standards, supporting identity, access control, encryption, and system resilience. Monitoring & Continuous Improvement Setup and maintain monitoring solutions More ❯

Platform Engineer – DV Cleared – London – Up to £100,000 per annum Are you a technically skilled engineer with active DV (Developed Vetting) security clearance? Do you have a passion for automating and optimising secure infrastructure environments in high-assurance settings? If so, Morela is delighted to present a compelling opportunity for you. Morela is partnering with a leading UK … be part of an agile, experienced team maintaining and enhancing virtual infrastructure and platforms that underpin critical national projects—for both public sector and government clients. Core Responsibilities Platform Operations & Support Diagnose and resolve issues across both production and non-production virtualised environments, ensuring robust system uptime and performance. Client Collaboration Work directly with programme teams and clients to … Kubernetes & Cloud Platform Management Build, operate and maintain Kubernetes clusters, ESXi hypervisors, and hybrid cloud platforms (AWS, Azure). Manage Linux and Windows servers via IaC and containerization technologies. Security & Compliance Engineering Implement secure architecture and platform hardening aligned with defence-grade standards, supporting identity, access control, encryption, and system resilience. Monitoring & Continuous Improvement Setup and maintain monitoring solutions More ❯