> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/63550-security-operations-centre-soc-manager](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/63550-security-operations-centre-soc-manager). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Security Operations Centre (SOC) Manager - **Company:** PayPoint plc - **Location:** Welwyn Garden City, UK - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Monitoring of Systems, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Information and Event Management, Mitre Att&ck, Cyber Threat Analysis - **Published:** May 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c163d256aa3f1633 ## About the Role Do you have experience in SIEM?, * 2+ years' experience in a SOC Manager, SOC Lead or equivalent senior security operations role * Strong technical background in threat detection, monitoring and incident response * Proven experience leading and developing security operations teams * Hands on experience with SIEM, EDR/XDR, SOAR and cloud security monitoring tools * Experience overseeing 24/7 monitoring, alert triage, investigations and incident coordination * Ability to act as a senior escalation point during complex or high severity incidents * Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non technical stakeholders * Calm, decisive and effective under pressure during live security incidents It would be great if you have the following * Strong experience working within Azure environments * Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM or equivalent * Cloud security certifications (e.g. CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer) * Experience operating in regulated or payment focused environments * Experience building, scaling or maturing an internal SOC capability * Familiarity with threat intelligence frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK * Experience driving SOC automation, orchestration and detection engineering improvements ## Description As our Security Operations Centre (SOC) Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in protecting PayPoint's enterprise, retail, digital and cloud platforms. This is a hands on leadership role where strategic ownership meets operational delivery. You'll lead and mature our internal SOC capability, ensuring threats are detected early, incidents are handled decisively, and our security operations continue to evolve in a fast moving threat landscape. Working closely with colleagues across Security, Technology, Risk, Compliance and the wider business, you'll act as a senior escalation point during high severity incidents while also shaping the future of our SOC through improved tooling, automation and detection capabilities. You'll champion a proactive, high performing security culture and ensure PayPoint remains resilient in a highly available and regulated environment ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Developer Tools for Microsoft Azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/450-developer-tools-for-microsoft-azure) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Checkmate: 5 Real Incidents That Can End a Software Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100126-checkmate-5-real-incidents-that-can-end-a-software-company) - [Develop enterprise-ready applications for Microsoft Teams with Azure resources on modern web technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/187-develop-enterprise-ready-applications-for-microsoft-teams-with-azure-resources-on-modern-web-technologies) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) ## Related Articles - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [Dev Digest 191: Malware interviews, EU ❤️ Open Source and Skilled Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/645-dev-digest-191-malware-interviews-eu-open-source-and-skilled-agents) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)