Head of NOC & SOC Operations

Intercity Technology Ltd; Bolton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in the UK is seeking a Head of ISOC to lead NOC and SOC teams. This role demands a strategic leader with 8–10 years of experience in network and security operations, and at least 5 in management. Responsibilities include overseeing operational excellence, incident management, and driving compliance. The company values team development and offers comprehensive perks, including 33 days of holiday and a strong focus on employee growth.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Annual pay reviews

Holiday buy scheme

All-company bonus scheme

Death in service cover

Employee assistance programme

Company pension

Active social calendar

Focus on developing employees

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years in network and security operations.
• At least 5 years in a leadership or management role.
• Proven experience leading both NOC and SOC teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop NOC & SOC teams.
• Oversee 24/7 network monitoring.
• Manage incident and crisis management processes.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Network security knowledge

Performance metric analysis

Process automation

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IT, or similar

Tools

SIEM

EDR

IDS/IPS

Job description

A leading technology solutions provider in the UK is seeking a Head of ISOC to lead NOC and SOC teams. This role demands a strategic leader with 8–10 years of experience in network and security operations, and at least 5 in management. Responsibilities include overseeing operational excellence, incident management, and driving compliance. The company values team development and offers comprehensive perks, including 33 days of holiday and a strong focus on employee growth.