> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/82647-security-operations-centre-soc-manager](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/82647-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:** SEFE Securing Energy for Europe GmbH - **Location:** London, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cyber Security, Monitoring of Systems, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Information and Event Management, Security Orchestration, Automation & Response - **Published:** May 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8da2c47f947f1261 ## About the Role Do you have experience in SIEM?, * Experience leading a SOC or security monitoring team * Strong understanding of incident detection, triage, and escalation * Hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR, and monitoring tools * Ability to guide investigations and support analysts technically * Experience in 24/7 or shift-based environments * Strong communication skills under pressure Desirable * Experience in regulated or critical environments * Familiarity with NIS2 or similar frameworks * Experience working with MSSPs Leadership Profile * Calm and decisive under pressure * Operationally disciplined and detail-oriented * Hands-on and supportive leader * Focused on continuous improvement and service quality ## Description The SOC Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the Security Operations Centre, ensuring effective monitoring, detection, triage, and escalation of security events. The role drives operational excellence, improves detection capabilities, and acts as the primary escalation point during security incidents., * Lead SOC operations, ensuring effective monitoring, alert triage, and incident response * Manage SOC coverage, service levels, and operational standards * Oversee incident investigation and ensure timely, accurate escalation * Act as the primary escalation point during active incidents * Maintain and improve SOC playbooks, procedures, and knowledge base * Drive continuous improvement in detection quality, alerting, and monitoring coverage * Optimise SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and security tooling performance * Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements * Track and report SOC performance metrics and trends * Manage relationships with third-party SOC or MSSP providers * Support audit, compliance, and regulatory requirements * Lead, coach, and develop SOC analysts ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Hacking Kubernetes: Live Demo Marathon](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/488-hacking-kubernetes-live-demo-marathon) - [APItoolkit: Using Merkle Trees and LLMs to Detect the UnDetectable in Software Monitoring](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1639-apitoolkit-using-merkle-trees-and-llms-to-detect-the-undetectable-in-software-monitoring) - [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) - [Better Together: Leveraging Your Observability Tools as a SIEM](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2118-better-together-leveraging-your-observability-tools-as-a-siem) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) ## Related Articles - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. Developers Decide What Actually Gets Deployed.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/693-events-like-rsac-get-you-cisos-developers-decide-what-actually-gets-deployed) - [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) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)