SOC Manager - DV Cleared

SOC Manager/Analyst (DV Cleared)

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 Triage The 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 .