SOC Operations Manager - Active SC, Azure, ISO27001, Energy

SOC Operations Manager - Active SC, Azure, ISO27001, Energy

Up to £800 per day - Inside IR35

Primarily remote - Occasional travel

3 - 6 months

My client is an instantly recognisable consultancy who require a SOC Operations Manager with Active Security Clearance (SC), to lead the day-to-day operations of a Security Operations Centre. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll manage a team of analysts, drive incident response, and ensure the SOC delivers measurable value to a well-known end client within the Energy Sector.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience working within SOC management, within Energy / Construction / Utilities
• Holds an Active Security Clearance (SC)
• Hands on leadership and team management skills.
• Proven experience with Enterprise Technologies (SOC/SIEM/XDR).
• Strong working knowledge of M365 security features.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, in particular Azure and/or AWS.
• Ability to effectively communicate SOC value to stakeholders through clear and efficient reporting.
• Clear knowledge of current cybersecurity threats and trends.
• Familiarity with NCSC CAF, ONR SyAPs, and ISO27001 frameworks.

Nice to have:

• Experience in complex, regulated environments, especially Critical National Infrastructure (CNI).
• Awareness of SOAR platforms and automation in incident response.
• Immediate availability

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