Location: Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes (On-site)
Contract Length: 3 Years
Rate: £550-£600 per day (Outside IR35)
Security Clearance: Current MOD DV Clearance required
Nationality Requirement: Sole UK Nationals only
Overview
We are recruiting for an experienced SOC Manager/Analyst to support a high-profile, mission-critical operational environment on a long-term contract basis.
This role combines operational leadership with technical awareness, placing you at the centre of a live Security Operations Centre where you'll maintain situational awareness across multiple domains, coordinate incident response, and ensure effective operational decision-making.
You'll act as the operational lead within a fast-paced control room environment, working closely with cyber, network, infrastructure and security teams to maintain service resilience and operational control.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain a single operational picture across cyber, network, service and physical security domains.
Monitor live environments and assess alerts and incidents in real time.
Perform initial triage and validation of alerts, reducing noise and ensuring accurate incident classification.
Manage incident prioritisation and escalation in accordance with operational procedures.
Coordinate response activities across SOC, NOC, Infrastructure and Security teams.
Support and lead Major Incident Management activities where required.
Maintain accurate operational records, dashboards and shift logs.
Deliver comprehensive operational handovers to ensure continuous situational awareness.
Role Profile
This is an operational leadership position with a balanced technical focus:
60% Operational Leadership & Incident Coordination
40% Technical Awareness & Alert TriageThe successful contractor will be comfortable leading operational response, interpreting technical information, asking the right questions, and driving resolution in a live, high-pressure environment.
Essential Skills & Experience
Experience working within a SOC, NOC, Major Incident Management or 24/7 Operations Centre.
Strong understanding of SOC and NOC processes, including alert triage and escalation.
Ability to interpret monitoring alerts, dashboards and operational logs.
Knowledge of incident severity, impact assessment and prioritisation.
Proven experience coordinating technical teams during critical incidents.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management and decision-making skills.
Ability to remain calm, organised and decisive in operationally critical environments.
Ideal Background
We're particularly interested in contractors from backgrounds such as:
SOC Manager or Senior SOC Analyst with leadership responsibilities.
Major Incident Manager with technical exposure.
Senior NOC Analyst or Operations Lead within a 24/7 operational environment.
Service Operations Manager supporting secure or mission-critical services.
Contract Details
3-year contract offering long-term programme stability.
£550-£600 per day (Outside IR35).
Full-time, on-site role based in Hounslow Park.
Opportunity to work within a highly secure, mission-critical environment on a nationally significant programme.
Mandatory Requirements
Due to the sensitive nature of this programme, applicants must:
Hold current MOD Developed Vetting (DV) Clearance.
Be a sole UK national.
Be available to work full-time on-site in Hounslow Park
Salary description
£550.00 - £600.00 per day