9 of 9 Security Operations Jobs in the West Midlands

ensure they focus on the right priorities Oversee SOC activities by reviewing your team's performance metrics, incident reports and other key indicators Lead incident response efforts when a security incident occurs, the SOC team has to respond as quickly as possible Lead these efforts by establishing clear incident response procedures and protocols and conveying them to the team … Analyse incident reports to understand your organization's security posture by reviewing incident reports, SOC managers identify patterns and trends that may indicate weaknesses or vulnerabilities in their security defences Serve as the point of contact (POC) for security incidents within the company. You are the primary liaison between the SOC team, other internal stakeholders, and external … parties such as vendors, clients or regulatory bodies. Be responsible for conducting information security investigations as a result of security incidents. These are previously identified by the Level 2 security analyst who are monitoring the security consoles from various SOC entry channels (SIEM, Tickets, Email and Phone) End to end security incident management. You will More ❯

Role title: Information Security Manager Reports to: Head of Operational Resilience Location: Hub Location Hours of work: Full time, with 3 days per week in the office SMCR Function: Conduct Purpose of role Information Security Manager you will define and drive the information security strategy across our financial services business. You will lead a growing team of … security professionals to safeguard customer data, ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks, and build a culture of security awareness throughout the organisation. Your strategic vision and hands-on expertise will protect critical systems and support business growth. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain the enterprise information security strategy aligned with business goals Lead the implementation and oversight of a … 3rd party managed Security Operations Centre (SOC) ensuring effective integration. Baseline and conduct regular reviews with an incoming 3rd party managed SOC and the security tools in the Cloud environment (Defender and Sentinel) Oversee security architecture, vulnerability management, incident response, and threat intelligence Lead security risk assessments and manage remediation plans for identified gaps Ensure More ❯

right priorities Review team performance metrics, incident reports, and other key indicators Lead incident response efforts with clear procedures and protocols Analyse incident reports to understand the organization's security posture Serve as primary point of contact for security incidents, liaising with internal stakeholders and external parties Conduct information security investigations and manage end-to-end security incident resolution Report to the customer, keeping the CISO and Head of Security Operations informed, preparing clear and concise reports Key Responsibilities Manage SOC service and process improvements, auditing incidents, identifying new use cases and automations Act as POC for SOC engineering, threat intelligence, and threat exposure management Provide guidance to Level-2 SOC security analysts … during investigations and incident resolution Lead coordination of individual information security incidents Mentor security analysts on risk management, security controls, incident analysis, SIEM monitoring, and operational tasks Document incidents from detection to resolution Ensure threat management, threat modelling, and identification of threat vectors Develop use cases for security monitoring Create reports, dashboards, and metrics for SOC More ❯

Information Security Analyst | Security+, Microsoft Purview, Defender | Global Trading Platform £60–70k base + 10% bonus Hybrid in Coventry with monthly travel to London Security certification support & career development built-in Join a growing InfoSec team at the heart of a global financial institution’s expansion. As an Analyst, you’ll work hands-on with data governance, security … interrogate data, and the confidence to advise IT teams on the practical steps that keep the business secure. What you’ll bring: 3+ years’ experience in an InfoSec, IT security, or analyst role Security certifications: Security+ and ideally Microsoft security certifications (e.g. SC-200/SC-400) Experience with security tools (Microsoft Defender, web proxy, email … security, CrowdStrike or equivalents) Knowledge of single sign-on and zero trust networks (beyond just segregation) Exposure to data management/governance tools (e.g. Microsoft Purview, or similar) Strong communicator: able to translate technical concepts into practical advice for IT and stakeholders What you’ll be doing: Recertification of accounts : Pulling and interrogating data through bespoke platforms Security More ❯

Head of IT Security Incident and Threat Management Package to £117k DOE + 15% Bonus + Benefits Based Birmingham This is an exciting opportunity to take a strategic leadership role at the forefront of cybersecurity. As Head of IT Security Incident and Threat Management, you will shape and lead the organization s global response to cyber threats ensuring … and incident response strategy, working with innovative cutting-edge tools, partners, and experts. The successful candidate will lead and develop a talented in-house team, while managing the external Security Operations Centre (SOC) to ensure proactive defence and rapid response to incidents. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute incident response and threat management strategies. Lead investigations, resolution, and post … incident analysis of security incidents. Oversee and mentor a team of three direct reports, ensuring their growth and performance. Conduct security audits and vulnerability assessments to strengthen defences. Collaborate across departments to embed robust security practices. Manage the relationship with the external SOC, ensuring proactive threat detection and response. Stay updated on industry trends and represent the More ❯

Head of IT Security Incident and Threat Management Package to £117k DOE + 15% Bonus + Benefits Based Birmingham This is an exciting opportunity to take a strategic leadership role at the forefront of cybersecurity. As Head of IT Security Incident and Threat Management, you will shape and lead the organization’s global response to cyber threats — ensuring … and incident response strategy, working with innovative cutting-edge tools, partners, and experts. The successful candidate will lead and develop a talented in-house team, while managing the external Security Operations Centre (SOC) to ensure proactive defence and rapid response to incidents. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute incident response and threat management strategies. Lead investigations, resolution, and post … incident analysis of security incidents. Oversee and mentor a team of three direct reports, ensuring their growth and performance. Conduct security audits and vulnerability assessments to strengthen defences. Collaborate across departments to embed robust security practices. Manage the relationship with the external SOC, ensuring proactive threat detection and response. Stay updated on industry trends and represent the More ❯

This role involves implementing and managing security measures to protect systems and networks in a professional services environment. The successful candidate will play a critical part in ensuring the safety and reliability of the organisation's technology infrastructure in Birmingham. Client Details The hiring company is a professional services organisation with a well-established presence in the industry. As … sized firm, they focus on delivering reliable and tailored services to their clients, supported by a robust and secure technology framework. Description Work with managed service provider for cyber security incident management Proactively conduct threats detection and improve threats detection and management process Conduct vulnerability assessments, ensure the remediation and recommend improvements to mitigate risks. Develop security playbooks … Work with engineering team to implement security tools and controls Scope penetration testing and review related reports from external service providers Collaborate with the technology department to integrate security protocols into system designs. Ensure and develop security posture to newly acquired businesses Provide guidance and training to staff on cybersecurity best practices. Profile Proven experience in cyber More ❯

Overview Hybrid role with flexible working hours and comprehensive benefits Impactful role in a new and growing security team About Our Client The hiring company is a professional services organisation with a well-established presence in the industry. As a mid-sized firm, they focus on delivering reliable and tailored services to their clients, supported by a robust and … secure technology framework. Job Description Work with managed service provider for cyber security incident management Proactively conduct threats detection and improve threats detection and management process Conduct vulnerability assessments, ensure the remediation and recommend improvements to mitigate risks. Develop security playbooks Work with engineering team to implement security tools and controls Scope penetration testing and review related … reports from external service providers Collaborate with the technology department to integrate security protocols into system designs. Ensure and develop security posture to newly acquired businesses Provide guidance and training to staff on cybersecurity best practices. The Successful Applicant Proven experience in cyber security operations including threats hunting, detection and response, vulnerabilities assessment remediation Familiarity with More ❯

SOC Analyst (L3) - Senior Incident Responder Location: Birmingham (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £70,000 (depending on experience) + bonus NOTE: Candidates for this role must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC). We’re looking for a hands-on L3 Senior Incident Responder who can lead on complex security investigations, manage high-severity incidents, and bring real … Act as the L3 escalation point , leading investigations into complex incidents escalated by L1/L2 analysts. Use Splunk and other SIEM tools to detect, investigate, and respond to security events. Perform detailed forensic analysis, root cause analysis, and malware investigation. Lead incident response activities end-to-end, ensuring containment, eradication, and recovery. Develop, refine, and own SOC use … date with the latest threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors, integrating threat intel into monitoring. What we’re looking for: Proven L3 SOC experience . 5+ years’ experience in IT security , ideally within a SOC/NOC environment. Strong knowledge and hands-on expertise with Splunk (other SIEM exposure beneficial). Solid understanding of DFIR principles, vulnerability management, and ethical More ❯