Security Operations Specialist Lead

Financial Service firm seeks a Security Operations Specialist Lead to join its Cyber Defence team. Acting as Deputy to the Head of Global Cyber Operations, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day delivery of cyber defence services across a global landscape. This role requires a strong operator who can ensure consistency, quality, and resilience across detection and response capabilities while maintaining robust governance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on operational leadership across global cyber defence teams, ensuring consistent and effective service delivery across all regions.
• Take ownership of Security Operations Centre (SOC) performance, driving service quality, operational metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead the response to major cyber incidents, ensuring coordinated execution, timely escalation, and effective resolution.
• Oversee third-party SOC and MDR providers, holding them accountable for performance, service quality, and contractual obligations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop senior managers, supporting long-term capability building and succession planning.
• Drive improvements in operational processes, tooling, and workflows to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensure clear accountability and alignment across detection, response, and supporting cyber functions.
• Partner closely with regional and functional leaders to strengthen collaboration and embed best practices.
• Support the Head of Cyber Operations in delivering strategic priorities through strong operational execution and insight.

This is an excellent role, with a balance of technical and strategic implementation.

X3 days a week in Surrey, £120,000 base + excellent bonus offering