Security Operations Manager

We are looking for a Security Operations Manager to join our Digital Trust & Cyber Security practice. Working on behalf of our clients you will lead Security Operations Centre (SOC) analysts and incident response specialists. 

You will combine hands-on operational leadership with advisory work. This means managing live incident containment and day-to-day SOC operations while helping enterprise and public sector clients modernise their security operations improve their SIEM SOAR and EDR capabilities and build stronger cyber resilience. 

Why consider joining our Digital & Data community  

• Join our Digital & Data team and work alongside cyber security product design and technology specialists in cross-disciplinary teams to solve complex client challenges and bring ideas to life. 
• Build a flexible and distinctive career in a trust-based inclusive environment that values excellence innovation and curiosity. You can progress through a technical career track without needing to follow the Partner career track if that does not align with your ambitions. 
• Work across a broad range of Security Operations engagements client environments and technology stacks spanning seven sectors. No two projects are the same. 
• Join a supportive and collaborative cyber and technology community with knowledge sharing peer support coaching and mentoring from other specialists. 
• Deepen your expertise through our culture of learning and growth with access to a development budget for technical and non-technical training and professional certifications. 
• Benefit from a hybrid working approach with an expectation of being in the office or on a client site for a minimum of two days per week depending on the role and assignment. 

What youll do  

• Lead and develop SOC analysts and incident response specialists providing clear operational direction coaching and support across day-to-day security operations. 
• Take a hands-on leadership role during cyber security incidents coordinating investigation containment eradication recovery stakeholder communications and post-incident reviews. 
• Help enterprise and public sector clients assess and improve their Security Operations capabilities identifying gaps across people processes and technology and translating these into practical improvements. 
• Advise on the evolution and optimisation of SIEM SOAR EDR and threat-detection tooling to improve visibility reduce noise and strengthen detection and response capabilities. 
• Develop and maintain incident playbooks standard operating procedures automated response workflows and proactive tabletop exercises. 
• Support the development of modern Security Operations services and ways of working sharing your expertise across our Digital Trust & Cyber Security community through coaching mentoring and knowledge sharing. 

Security technologies youll work with  

We advocate using the right technology for the right task. Depending on the client environment and engagement you can expect to work across technologies including: 

• SIEM and security analytics platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk. 
• SOAR and security automation technologies used for enrichment triage and response orchestration. 
• Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR/XDR) platforms such as Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and CrowdStrike Falcon. 
• Threat intelligence detection engineering investigation and incident response technologies. 
• Cloud security monitoring across Microsoft Azure AWS and GCP environments. 

What you can expect  

• Work collaboratively across multiple technical teams and stakeholder groups using your Security Operations expertise to solve complex client problems and contribute to internal initiatives. 
• Participate in live in-person working sessions to investigate incidents assess operational challenges and design practical improvements alongside asynchronous collaboration through Microsoft Teams. 
• Work with the team at client sites or in our offices for a minimum of two days per week. The time you spend and where you work will vary by role and assignment including the possibility of being on a client site for up to five days per week. 
• Work in an environment that takes its values seriously and places collaboration inclusion learning and client impact at the heart of how teams operate. 

Qualifications :

Essential requirements  

Even if you dont meet every requirement below feel free to still apply as we are often hiring for similar roles which your background might be better suited to. 

• SOC Leadership: Experience running or supervising a SOC CSOC or Incident Response team.
• Incident Response: Practical experience managing live cyber incidents (such as ransomware account takeovers or supply chain breaches).
• Technical Stack: Direct experience working with major SIEM/SOAR tools (e.g. Microsoft Sentinel Splunk) and EDR/XDR platforms (e.g. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint CrowdStrike Falcon).
• Security Frameworks: Solid understanding of MITRE ATT&CK NIST CSF NCSC Caf v4.0 and ISO 27001.
• Communication: Ability to write concise incident reports and speak comfortably with both engineers and business leaders.

Desirable

• Experience working in management consulting managed services (MSSP) or client-facing advisory roles.
• Experience in regulated UK environments (such as Central Government  Defence or Critical National Infrastructure).
• Hands-on familiarity with cloud security monitoring in AWS Azure or GCP.

Please be aware that some of our UK roles at PA Consulting require a UK security clearance.

All PA people are required to undergo background checks and to achieve the Baseline Personnel Security Standard however some UK roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must have at least 5 years of continuous residency in the UK.

We therefore ask that you only apply if you meet the residency requirements (i.e. you are a British citizen or have been resident in the UK for the past 5 years) as this is the prerequisite for a security clearance. If youre unsure about your eligibility we encourage you to review the UK Governments guidance on security vetting before applying.

Additional Information :

Assessment process  

Please note that the interview stages may be subject to change based on the specific requirements of the role. 

• Quick call with one of our Tech Recruiters to discuss your application the role and PA 
• Round 1: Either a competency or technical interview (60 mins) 
• Round 2: Either a competency or technical interview whichever you didnt do at first round (60 mins) 
• Final round : Meeting with a PA leader - a mini case study and discussion around your client-centricity (60 mins) 

Life At PA encompasses our peoples experience at PA. Its about how we enrich peoples working lives by giving them access to unique people and growth opportunities and purpose led meaningful work. 

Our purpose guides how we work with our clients and our teams and support our communities to deliver insight and impact solving the worlds most complex challenges. Were focused on building a workplace that values human difference and diverse mindsets and a culture of inclusion and equality that unlocks the potential in our people so everyone can be their best self. 

Find out more about Life at PA here. 

We are dedicated to supporting the physical emotional social and financial well-being of our people. Check out some of our extensive benefits: 

• Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare for you and your family 
• 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days 
• Generous company pension scheme 
• Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives 
• Annual performance-based bonus 
• PA share ownership 
• Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work give as you earn) 

Were committed to advancing equality. We recruit retain reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age background disability genetic information parental or family status religion or belief race ethnicity nationality sex sexual orientation gender identity (or expression) political belief veteran status any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. 

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time