SOC Manager - Inside IR35 - SC Cleared

The SOC Management Manager is responsible for the leadership, governance and performance of Security Operations Centre capabilities supporting a secure defence programme. The role ensures effective monitoring, detection and response across classified environments, working closely with incident response and threat teams.

• Own SOC operating model, processes and performance management
• Ensure effective monitoring and detection across secure environments
• Oversee SOC analysts, tooling and service providers where applicable
• Drive continuous improvement of detection use cases and response workflows
• Coordinate closely with incident response and vulnerability teams
• Provide senior-level reporting on security posture and operational effectiveness
• Ensure SOC activities align with defence security requirements

• Proven experience managing SOC operations in secure or regulated settings
• Strong understanding of threat detection, monitoring and response workflows
• Experience overseeing teams, suppliers or managed services
• Ability to balance operational effectiveness with governance and assurance
• Confident engaging senior technical and programme stakeholders

• SC clearance required (minimum)
• Classified systems and restricted operating environments
• Hybrid working: Reading site, 2-3 days per week

• Contract role, inside IR35, £475 - £525 p/d
• Reading-based, hybrid working, 2-3 days per week on site (expansible)