Network Security Operations Manager

Network Security Operations Manager Abingdon £70,000pa £72,000pa plus bonus & benefits 1 day onsite per week:

MARS has partnered a global consultancy to recruit a permanent Network Security Operations Manager to join a talented IT function. This strategic delivery partners work, spans both private and public enterprises on a global basis, delivering real impactful change, improvements and transformation for their clients. With an amazing company culture and values, this business really puts its staff at the forefront of what they do.

This Network Security Operations Manager is a strategic operational role established to provide dedicated ownership and accountability for day-to-day cyber security and network operations, separate from the organisation s wider information security strategy and governance functions. As the Network Security Operations Manager, you will drive operational excellence across all group companies and international territories, ensuring the delivery of a consistent, scalable, and high-quality security and network operations service as the business continues to grow globally.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading operational cyber security and network activities across the group
• Ensuring service consistency and operational resilience across multiple territories
• Managing and developing relationships with a third-party Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP)
• Supporting a follow-the-sun operational model to enable global coverage
• Driving continuous improvement across security and network operations processes and performance

Essential Experience

• Proven experience leading a Security Operations Centre (SOC/NSOC) or cyber security function within a complex organisation.
• Experience in security operations, incident response, risk management, and service delivery.
• Experience maintaining compliance with standards such as ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus.
• Experience managing third-party suppliers and MSSPs.
• Experience leading and developing technical teams.
• Ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders and communicate technical issues in business terms.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of cyber security operations, threat detection, incident response, and security monitoring.
• Good knowledge of network infrastructure, cloud technologies, and endpoint security.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, and Windows/macOS environments.
• Understanding of security governance, compliance, and audit requirements.

Leadership & Communication

• Strong leadership, people management, and team development skills.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Able to make sound decisions under pressure and manage competing priorities.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive, adaptable, and results-driven.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Professional, collaborative, and committed to continuous learning.
• Able to balance security requirements with business needs.

Qualifications & Certifications
Essential

• CISSP or equivalent cyber security qualification.
• Relevant Microsoft security or cloud certifications, or willingness to obtain them.
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in Cyber Security, Information Security, or IT.

Desirable

• ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor or similar certification.
• ITIL, Prince2, or other relevant service management qualifications.

Our client is offering a highly competitive salary and generous benefits package includes: Life Assurance, Income Protection, pension contributions and 27 days holiday (not including bank holidays). They also operate a profit share scheme so that our people share in the success of the business. The profit share bonus is based on company performance and typically paid out in March and September.

Joining this impressive business also brings many social benefits. They have a full social calendar with Spring activity days, Christmas events, a 2-day Summer event and 4 sponsored weekends a year.

If you re a Network Security Operations Manager looking for a career defining opportunity with progression and development, then please drop Lee at MARS an application.

MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven t heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time.

MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles).