Cyber Operations Manager

Manager – Cyber Operations Our client is seeking an experienced Manager – Cyber Operations to lead and strengthen cybersecurity operations within a complex, safety-critical engineering environment. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for security operations, threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management and penetration testing. Leading a small but growing team, you'll play a key role in protecting critical infrastructure while helping shape the organisation's operational security capability. Key Responsibilities • Lead day-to-day cyber security operations and security monitoring activities. • Deploy, manage and optimise SIEM platforms, including alert tuning, use case development and threat detection. • Own vulnerability management programmes, from assessment through to remediation. • Plan and coordinate penetration testing across enterprise and engineering environments. • Lead incident response investigations, containment and recovery activities. • Develop security baselines and monitor compliance across infrastructure and systems. • Mentor and develop SOC Analysts while supporting the growth of the cyber operations function. • Assess cyber risks and implement practical, effective security controls. About You • 12+ years' experience in cybersecurity operations, including 5+ years in a leadership role. • Proven experience deploying and managing enterprise SIEM solutions. • Strong expertise in vulnerability management, incident response and penetration testing. • Experience within defence, aerospace, critical infrastructure or other highly regulated sectors. • Strong stakeholder management and team leadership skills. Desirable Experience • Sovereign or classified environments. • Operational Technology (OT/ICS) security. • Defence information assurance or airworthiness security standards. • Building or expanding SOC capabilities. Why Apply? This is an opportunity to lead a growing cyber operations capability, influence security strategy through hands-on delivery, and help protect mission-critical systems in an innovative engineering environment. Show more Show less

12+ years' experience in cybersecurity operations, including 5+ years in a leadership role.

Lead day-to-day cyber security operations and security monitoring activities. Deploy, manage and optimise SIEM platforms, including alert tuning, use case development and threat detection. Own vulnerability management programmes, from assessment through to remediation. Plan and coordinate penetration testing across enterprise and engineering environments. Lead incident response investigations, containment and recovery activities. Develop security baselines and monitor compliance across infrastructure and systems. Mentor and develop SOC Analysts while supporting the growth of the cyber operations function. Assess cyber risks and implement practical, effective security controls.