SOC Manager

SOC Manager

Our client requires a Contract SOC Manager to take the lead on their day‑to‑day Cyber Security Operations. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll bring structure, clarity, and momentum to an evolving SOC environment.

• Day Rate: £600-£650pd
• IR35 Status:
  Outside
• Travel: 2 days a week in Liverpool Office
• Duration: 6 months initially

• Oversee the day‑to‑day running of the SOC, support and grow a small team of analysts while ensuring smooth delivery across in‑hours and out‑of‑hours operations.
• Take ownership of our security tooling (including Darktrace, Microsoft Sentinel, and Microsoft Defender), improve how these platforms work together to strengthen detection and response.
• Lead the development of a Cyber Threat Intelligence capability, including the introduction of new tools.
• Ensure threat intelligence is not just collected, but meaningfully embedded into SOC workflows to drive proactive defence.
• Manage and improve the relationship with the current external SOC provider, while playing a key role in an upcoming RFP process to select a new partner.