Security Operations Manager

Job Title: Security Operations Manager

Location: Cork / Limerick / Dublin

Reporting to: Head of IT Security

About H&MV Engineering

H&MV Engineering is a global leader in high-voltage electrical engineering, powering the transition to a sustainable future. We’re at the cutting-edge of renewable energy, data centres, and

complex utility projects - powered by a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.

Our foundation is built on safety, collaboration, and respect. These values shape how we work, how we lead, and how we grow. And at H&MV Engineering, growth isn’t just a goal—it’s a mindset.

We invest in our people, offering opportunities to develop, lead, and shape the future of energy. We value passion, motivation, and problem-solving skills, and we believe that diverse perspectives fuel better outcomes.

We’re not here to keep up—we’re here to lead .

The Role:

Reporting to the Head of IT Security, the Security Operations Manager is responsible for the day-to-day running of our internal security teams and managed service partners. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on operational excellence, strong partner relationships, and the continued growth and maturity of the function as our business requirements evolve.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day operation of internal security teams and managed service partners (MSPs).
• Build positive, productive relationships with our MSPs and identify opportunities to optimise service and value.
• Manage the day-to-day operations and growth of the team as business requirements evolve across capabilities and regions.
• Own and manage the suite of security tools, ensuring they are effective, well-maintained and fit for purpose.
• Oversee the detection, triage, response and post-incident review of security incidents, working with internal teams and MSPs to contain threats and drive lessons learned.
• Define and track operational metrics and SLAs (e.g. mean time to detect and respond, patching SLAs), holding MSPs to account and reporting on our security posture to leadership.
• Partners with the Security Change & Delivery Manager on portfolio intake, project prioritisation and formal service acceptance.
• Support ongoing compliance with relevant frameworks and regulations, including ISO 27001 and NIS2, ensuring operational controls are effective and audit-ready.
• Inform the training and awareness agenda.
• Engage closely with the GRC function to prioritise effort and ensure resources are focused on the areas of greatest risk.

Experience & Qualifications:

• 5-10 years' experience in a senior IT operations or security operations in a fast paced environment.
• Proven experience building and standardising processes and procedures.
• Experience procuring and managing software licence/commercial agreements.
• Experience working cross-functionally with IT Operations, Finance, Procurement and business stakeholders.
• Experience engaging with a Risk function to prioritise effort is desirable.
• Experience working closely with a PMO to balance capacity across business-as-usual and change initiatives.
• Relevant toolset experience and certifications desirable (SIEM, Vulnerability Management, NDR, EDR, DLP etc., Automation/SOAR)
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM) is desirable.

Required Skills:

• Excellent communication skills.
• A team mindset, with a genuine commitment to coaching and developing junior team members.
• Ability to present technical concepts clearly to a non-technical audience.
• Experience building teams and structures from the ground up.
• A commercial and strategic mindset within an IT environment.

H&MV Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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