SOC Manager

• SOC Manager
• Remote (UK)
• £800 per day (Inside IR35)
• 6 months contract
• Active SC Clearance required - must be active

We are seeking an experienced SOC Manager to lead and develop a security operations capability within a fast-paced environment. This role is key to maintaining strong cyber resilience through effective incident response, threat detection, and continuous service improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Lead and manage a cyber security operations team, ensuring strong communication, decision-making and service delivery.
• Incident Management: Oversee end-to-end incident response, ensuring processes are maintained and critical incidents are effectively managed.
• Security Monitoring: Deliver and improve security monitoring, including SIEM management, threat hunting, and intrusion detection.
• Threat Intelligence: Collect and analyse OSINT and commercial threat intelligence, providing actionable insight to stakeholders.
• Cyber Operations: Manage security tools and platforms, ensuring accurate logging, documentation, and adherence to procedures.
• Vendor Management: Manage MSSPs and third-party suppliers, ensuring SLAs and performance targets are met.

Essential Experience

• Active SC Clearance
• Proven experience leading cyber security operations teams
• Strong incident management and response background
• Experience with SIEM and security monitoring tools
• Threat intelligence analysis and reporting experience
• Strong stakeholder and vendor management skills

Desirable

• CISSP, CISM or equivalent certification
• Experience with AWS or Azure security
• ITIL Foundation or equivalent