Cyber Security Operations Lead

Emperor

Cyber Security Operations Lead managing global digital environment security at Genus. Focused on threat detection, incident response, operational resilience, and continuous improvement.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and oversee enterprise security monitoring capabilities, including SIEM, EDR/XDR, and alerting platforms.
Lead daily monitoring operations, including alert triage, investigation, and escalation.
Continuously improve detection use cases, alert logic, and tuning to reduce noise and improve signal quality.
Act as the primary operational contact for managed security service providers (MSSPs), vendors, and SOC partners.
Own the full cyber incident lifecycle: preparation, detection, containment, eradication, and recovery.
Act as senior incident manager for significant security incidents, coordinating technical teams, IT operations, and business stakeholders.
Maintain, test, and improve incident response plans, playbooks, and escalation procedures.
Define and track operational metrics such as response times, alert volumes, and control effectiveness.
Lead and develop Genus’s security operations capability, establishing clear roles, responsibilities, and expectations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience leading security operations, SOC, or incident response functions within a complex enterprise environment.
Strong hands-on knowledge of SIEM, EDR/XDR, and security monitoring platforms.
Demonstrated experience managing cyber incidents across technical and business teams.
Solid understanding of IT operations, infrastructure, cloud platforms, and identity services.
Ability to translate technical incidents and operational risks into clear business impact.
Experience working with third-party security service providers or MSSPs.
Relevant certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, GCIA, GCIH, SC-200) are desirable.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance related bonus
25 days holidays + Bank Holidays
Pension
Health Cash back scheme
Employee Assistance Program
Employee share plan
Flexible Working Policy (Where appropriate/practicable)
Enhanced maternity leave 12 weeks at full pay followed by 4 weeks at 50% followed by SMP
Comprehensive L&D program including career development programs, access to Genus University and Mango (languages)

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Hard Skills & Tools

SIEMEDRXDRincident responsealert triagedetection use casesalert logicincident managementoperational metricscyber incident lifecycle

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcoordinationproblem-solvingstakeholder management

Certifications

CISSPCISMGCIAGCIHSC-200