Security Operations Manager

Location: Hybrid - Reading area

Salary: Up to £73,000 per annum

Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Are you a technical security leader with deep expertise in identity management and a passion for building high-performing teams? This is a fantastic opportunity to shape and lead a modern Security Operations function at a forward-thinking public sector organisation.

About the Role

As Security Operations Manager, you'll be responsible for safeguarding critical digital infrastructure, leading the response to cyber threats and ensuring secure access to systems across a large, complex estate.

You’ll manage a team of specialists covering Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Microsoft 365 and broader technical security tooling, while shaping the strategic direction of identity and access management services.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading a small but highly skilled team across identity, M365, and security operations
• Overseeing day-to-day technical delivery and long-term strategy for identity and access services
• Driving improvements in security monitoring, incident response and threat management
• Managing the relationship with an outsourced 24/7 SOC partner
• Influencing roadmap decisions around tooling, automation and “shift-left” initiatives
• Acting as the go-to expert on Microsoft Entra ID and Active Directory

What You’ll Bring

• Proven leadership experience in Security Operations, Identity & Access Management or Cybersecurity
• Strong hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID and Active Directory
• Experience managing or shaping a technical team
• Deep understanding of threat detection, incident response and security best practices
• A collaborative approach to working with internal stakeholders and external partners

Location & Working Pattern

• Hybrid role based near Reading – typically 2–3 days on site