SOC Manager (Cyber Security Operations Manager)
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | This role can be carried out remotely. Possibly some travel if b |
| Area | Uk-wide, UK |
| Sector | Digital Tech: Cyber Security |
| Salary | £800 Per Day |
| Start Date | May 1st, 2026 |
| Advertiser | Ashley Price |
| Job Ref | 7445-PSR1JP00101420 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | SC |
- Description
- The Client:
A government department client is looking for a SOC Manager (Cyber Security Operations Manager) to join them on a 6 month contract. This role can be carried out remotely. Possibly some travel if business requires it.
Job Summary:
The Cyber Security Operations Manager is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the Security Operations Centre (SOC) within the Cyber Security team. The Cyber Security Operations Manager, will design, implement and continuously improve the department’s Security Operations strategy, ensuring rapid detection, response and recovery from cyber threats and incidents. The role will lead a team of security professionals and embed security practices in line with best practice standards.The role has management responsibility for 8+ team members.
Essential Criteria:
- Team Leadership Experience: Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team, this includes decision-making, effective communication and service management skills.
- Incident Management: In-depth knowledge of incident management processes, including the ability to assess the impact of critical security incidents and lead the response efforts, ensuring procedures are available and maintained.
- Security Monitoring: Proven experience delivering an effective security monitoring capability, with continuous improvements that reflect changes from risks and threats in a timely manner, including proactive threat hunting and intrusion detection.
- Threat Intelligence: Proven experience delivering threat intelligence and assessment in the context of the organisation to stakeholders by gathering and analysing information to identify and mitigate cyber threats from both open-source (OSINT) and commercial threat intelligence.
- Cyber Security Operations: Proven experience operating cyber security solutions and tools s (e.g. Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), maintaining security records and documentation in accordance with security operating procedures.
- Vendor & Stakeholder Management: Demonstrated experience in managing relationships with external vendors, managed security service providers (MSSPs), and technology partners, ensuring contractual obligations, service level agreements (SLAs), and performance metrics are consistently met or exceeded.
Desirable:
- CISSP, CISM or equivalent professional cybersecurity certification.
- Experience with Cloud Security (AWS, Azure).
- ITIL Foundation (or equivalent) service management qualification.
An active SC clearance is required for this role. At a minimum, candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo security clearance. Due to the short-term nature of the contract and the urgency of the requirement, the client may prioritise applicants who already hold active SC clearance and meet all essential criteria.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
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- Team Leadership Experience: Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team, this includes decision-making, effective communication and service management skills.
