6-Month Contract
Inside IR35
SC Clearance Required
Remote (UK)
Rate: Up to £850/day (Umbrella)
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Operations Manager (SOC Manager) to lead and evolve a high-performing Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) within a complex and highly regulated environment.
This is a senior-level contract role where you will define operational strategy, strengthen cyber resilience, and lead the organisation’s capability to detect, respond to, and recover from cyber threats in real time.
You will work closely with senior stakeholders and external agencies, ensuring cyber security operations align with national standards and evolving threat landscapes.
What You’ll Be Doing
Leading the Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) and its day-to-day effectiveness
Driving real-time detection, response, and resolution of cyber security incidents
Owning and improving the cyber incident response strategy and playbooks
Acting as a senior advisor to leadership on cyber risk, incidents, and resilience
Overseeing SIEM, logging, monitoring, and threat detection capabilities
Developing a use-case-driven approach to security monitoring and alerting
Managing vulnerability identification, remediation, and mitigation processes
Leading threat intelligence analysis and dissemination across the business
Ensuring alignment with national cyber frameworks and regulatory requirements
Engaging with external agencies during major cyber incidents
Shaping investment decisions across tooling, governance, and SOC capability
What We’re Looking For
You will bring proven experience in leading or managing a Security Operations Centre (SOC/CSOC) within a complex environment.
Essential Experience
* Strong background in SOC operations, incident response, and cyber threat management
* Hands-on experience with SIEM tools, IDS/IPS, endpoint security, and network monitoring
* Expertise in vulnerability management and remediation
* Solid understanding of:
* GDPR
* NIS Regulations
* NCSC guidance
* Familiarity with:
* MITRE ATT&CK framework
* ITIL practices
* Strong stakeholder management skills, including senior and external engagement
* Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels
Desirable
* Experience within government or regulated environments
* Exposure to large-scale enterprise or critical national infrastructure
* Cyber security certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, GIAC)
Additional Information
* Location: Remote (UK-based) with occasional travel if required
* Contract Length: 6 months
* IR35 Status: Inside IR35
* Security Clearance: SC Clearance required
* Interview Process: MS Teams
Why Apply?
This is a high-impact leadership role where you will directly shape cyber defence capability, improve organisational resilience, and lead operational response at scale within a critical public sector environment