Cyber Security Operations Manager

Salary: £38,000 - 68,000 per year

Requirements:

• Proven experience leading SOC teams and security operational functions.
• In-depth expertise in incident management, SIEM platforms, and threat hunting.
• Hands-on experience leveraging OSINT and commercial threat intelligence.
• Strong track record managing MSSPs, vendor SLAs, and key stakeholders.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or ITIL are desirable.
• Cloud security experience with AWS or Azure is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and manage an operational team of 8 cyber security analysts using the UK Government Security Profession career framework.
• Lead end-to-end incident triage, containment, escalation, and post-incident reviews.
• Oversee SIEM operations, intrusion detection, rule tuning, and proactive threat-hunting capabilities.
• Analyze OSINT and commercial threat intelligence to mitigate organizational risks.
• Manage MSSP performance, SLAs, and cross-government departmental SOC relationships.
• Translate complex technical security metrics into clear, risk-focused business updates for executive leadership.

Technologies:

• AWS
• Azure
• Cloud
• Incident Management
• ITIL
• Security

More:

We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Operations Manager to lead our Security Operations Centre (SOC) in a 6-month contract role. This position is remote with possible travel if business requires it and is inside IR35. We are looking for someone who will act as the principal escalation point for critical incidents, drive our threat detection and response strategy, and oversee managed service providers to ensure adherence to SLAs and KPIs. The role requires Security Clearance (SC) and offers a day rate of £800.00 to £850.00. Talent International UK and its subsidiaries, Digital Gurus, Infinite Talent, and Rethink act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

last updated 32 week of 2026