Security Operations Manager

The team you'll be working with:
Security Operations Manager

LOCATION - This is full-time onsite in our Birmingham offices.

About Us

NTT DATA is one of the world’s largest global security services providers, with over 7,500 security SMEs. We work with leading security technology vendors and pride ourselves on delivering innovative and effective solutions. Our people, clients, and communities are at the core of what we do. We’re seeking individuals passionate about building a more secure and sustainable world.

What you'll be doing:
Security Operations Manager – Sovereign SOC

Full-time onsite in Birmingham

You will need to be eligible for SC Government clearance - essential you have lived in the UK for a minimum of 4.5 years consistently.

Are you ready to lead in one of the most demanding and rewarding security environments in the UK? We are seeking a Security Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our Sovereign Security Operations Centre (SOC), housed in a large, dedicated facility designed for resilience and scale. You’ll serve prominent UK organizations with premium listings and stringent security requirements.

Why This Role Is Different

This isn’t just another SOC management position. You’ll be at the forefront of protecting high-priority and essential systems that blend traditional IT with specialized Operational Technology, facing technical, operational, human, and regulatory challenges that demand creativity, resilience, and strategic thinking.

What you'll be doing;

Lead and Inspire:
Manage a team of skilled analysts and engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Client-Facing Leadership:
Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, ensuring alignment between security operations and business priorities.

Drive Operational Performance:
Oversee service delivery, incident response, and operational efficiency within established frameworks.

Strategic Oversight:
Balance hands-on technical engagement with high-level planning to maintain a robust security posture.

Innovate Under Pressure:
Navigate complex threat landscapes and regulatory requirements while ensuring high availability of services.

What experience you'll bring:
What Makes You Successful

5 years + experience in SOC operations, incident response, and security frameworks.

A passion for interesting and challenging work in a high-stakes environment.

Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage people, process, and technology.

Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities for client engagement.

Comfort operating in environments where every decision matters.

The Environment

Large Dedicated SOC Facility: A purpose-built, secure environment designed for scale and resilience.

Sovereign SOC:
Supporting critical UK organizations with high availability requirements.

Premium Clients:
Engage with leaders who value strategic insight and operational excellence.

Complex Challenges:
From advanced threats to regulatory compliance, this role demands adaptability and innovation.

Need to be SC eligible - been living in the UK for the past 4.5 years consistently, not been outside for more than 6 months.

Who we are:

We’re a business with a global reach that empowers local teams, and we undertake hugely exciting work that is genuinely changing the world. Our advanced portfolio of consulting, applications, business process, cloud, and infrastructure services will allow you to achieve great things by working with brilliant colleagues, and clients, on exciting projects.

Our inclusive work environment prioritises mutual respect, accountability, and continuous learning for all our people. This approach fosters collaboration, well-being, growth, and agility, leading to a more diverse, innovative, and…