Cyber Security Lead

Role: Cyber Security Lead Location: Nottinghamshire
Working Arrangement: 3 days a week in office
Salary: Up to £70k
Are you an experienced SOC professional who's ready to take the next step into leadership without leaving the technical work behind?
We're looking for a Cyber Security Operations Manager to lead our in-house Security Operations capability while remaining deeply involved in the day-to-day technical aspects of detection, response and continuous improvement. This role is ideal for someone moving from a Senior SOC Analyst, Senior Security Engineer or SOC Team Lead position who wants to develop their leadership skills while staying hands-on.
You'll spend around 80% of your time working on technical security operations and 20% leading and developing the team, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking for their first management role.
What you'll be doing
* Leading and mentoring a small SOC team while remaining an active technical contributor.
* Investigating and responding to security incidents across enterprise, cloud and operational technology environments.
* Improving detection capabilities, automation and SOC processes to stay ahead of emerging threats.
* Working closely with vulnerability management, incident response and governance teams to strengthen the organisation's security posture.
* Taking part in the on-call rota and providing technical leadership during security incidents.
What we're looking for
You'll likely have experience in a senior SOC or security operations role and be ready to take the next step into people leadership.
You'll bring:
* Strong experience with security monitoring, threat detection and incident response.
* Hands-on knowledge of SIEM, SOAR and security tooling.
* A passion for improving detection capabilities and automating security operations.
* The confidence to mentor others and influence technical decisions.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across technical teams.
Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GCIH, GCIA, GSEC or cloud security certifications are welcome but not essential.
Why join us?
This is an opportunity to shape the future of an evolving Security Operations function within a large, complex technology environment. You'll have the autonomy to improve processes, introduce new ideas and develop your leadership career while remaining close to the technology you enjoy.
If you're looking for a role that combines technical depth with your first step into management, we'd love to hear from you.
We welcome diverse applicants and are dedicated to treating all applicants with dignity and respect, regardless of background