Security Operations Manager (Contract)

£280 + VAT per day
12-month Contract (Inside IR35) - Umbrella only
Work from home (FULLY REMOTE!)

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 cyber security 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 life cycle, 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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