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Security Operations Manager
Posted 1 day ago by 1767811020
£280 Per day
Inside
Remote
Reading
Summary: The Security Operations Manager will lead the front-line defense for a prominent UK charity, focusing on enhancing cybersecurity operations. This role involves overseeing security operations, incident response, and collaboration with internal teams to ensure robust security measures. The position is fully remote and offers a competitive daily rate for a 10-month contract. The successful candidate will play a critical role in safeguarding the charity's digital infrastructure and services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee security operations, including threat intelligence and vulnerability management.
- Manage incident response and the performance of an outsourced 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC).
- Collaborate with internal technology teams to integrate security into infrastructure and change lifecycle.
- Guide teams through incident recovery and complex challenges.
- Implement threat detection strategies in hybrid environments.
Key Skills:
- Hands-on experience with SIEM, SOC, Azure, Microsoft 365, and enterprise network environments.
- Experience in leading incident response and managing third-party suppliers.
- Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, CREST, or GIAC CIH.
- Strong mentoring, collaboration, and communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in dynamic environments and manage ambiguity.
Salary (Rate): £280 daily
City: Reading
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Lead the front-line defence of a National Charity as Security Operations Manager
£280 per day
10-month Contract
Work from home! (100% REMOTE WORKING)
Your new company
We are one of the UK’s most respected charities, known for transforming lives through mobility, independence and inclusion. As we continue to evolve our digital and security capabilities, we’re investing in a robust operational security function to protect our people, data and services. This is a rare opportunity to lead the front-line defence of a nationally recognised organisation, where your expertise will directly impact the safety and resilience of critical systems that support thousands of service users.
Your new role
This is more than a technical contract, it’s a mission-critical role at the heart of our cybersecurity strategy. As Operational Security Manager, you’ll take ownership of our security operations, overseeing threat intelligence, vulnerability management, incident response and the performance of our outsourced 24/7 SOC. You’ll work closely with internal technology teams to embed security into every aspect of our infrastructure and change lifecycle, ensuring our defences are proactive, responsive and resilient. From playbook rehearsals to live incident recovery, you’ll be the calm in the storm, guiding teams through complex challenges with clarity and confidence.
What you'll need to succeed
You’re a seasoned security professional with hands-on experience across SIEM, SOC, Azure, Microsoft 365 and enterprise network environments. You’ve led incident response, managed third-party suppliers and implemented threat detection strategies in hybrid organisations. Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, CREST or GIAC CIH are part of your toolkit, and your technical depth is matched by your ability to mentor, collaborate and communicate. You thrive in dynamic environments, bring structure to ambiguity and have a relentless focus on safeguarding people and systems.
What you'll get in return
This is a contract with purpose. Alongside a competitive daily rate, you’ll be part of a transformation that matters, protecting the digital backbone of a charity that changes lives. You’ll work with passionate teams, modern technologies and have the chance to leave a lasting legacy in operational security.
What you need to do now
If you’re ready to lead the charge in cyber defence and make a meaningful impact, click ‘apply’ to submit your CV and begin a confidential conversation.
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