Job Description:

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.