Security Operations (SecOps) Manager

Closing date: 23:59 on 28th April 2025.

By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

Have a passion for Securing Identity of your customers? This role is for you!

Digital Technology Services (DTS) plays a key role in supporting the University of Reading by providing centralised IT services and products, with a primary focus on ensuring the security of identity access. The SecOps Manager is integral to the University’s cyber defence strategy, responsible for identifying, detecting, and responding to information security threats, as well as managing the response to cybersecurity incidents.

Collaborating with colleagues across DTS and the broader University, this role ensures the protection of technology and information assets from a variety of internal and external security threats. The M365, Identity, and Security functions are essential to this position, overseeing a team of specialist engineers to ensure the secure operation of University services and contributing to various capital projects that affect identity management across the institution. The post holder provides a point of technical expertise to the team and the department.

Team Structure

The SecOps team oversees the daily management of Microsoft 365, identity services, and security controls. Their responsibilities also include managing services such as certificate services and DNS. The team operates across three specialised areas:

M365: Focuses on managing Entra and Microsoft 365 services for the university, including email.
Identity: Ensures effective account management and provides secure, automated access management solutions for users.
Security: Delivers support for security tools and provides expert guidance on security-related matters.

You will have : compulsory

• Proven experience managing an identity product and Active Directory inc Entra.
• Detailed knowledge of established and emerging security technologies
• Experience in driving an enterprise scale architecture improvements
• Sound working knowledge of on premise servers, storage systems, public cloud and networking.

Interview date: W/C 12th May 2025

Contact Name: Kevin Mortimer
Contact Job Title: Head of Operations
Contact Email address: k.mortimer@reading.ac.uk

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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