DV Cleared Security Manager - Command Centre Location: Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes Working Arrangement: Onsite Rate: 600- 650 per day, Inside IR35 Contract: 3 years Clearance: Developed Vetting (DV) - Essential The Role We are seeking an experienced DV Cleared Security Manager to join a high-profile government Command Centre capability based at Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes . The Security Manager will act as the senior operational authority and primary point of contact for the Command Centre during their shift , providing command and control across a broad range of operational capabilities, including Cyber/SOC, NOC, Infrastructure, Service Management and Physical Security . This is not a SOC Manager, Cyber Operations Manager or hands-on technical engineering position . The successful candidate will sit across multiple specialist teams, maintaining the overall operational picture, understanding business impact, setting priorities, coordinating responses and managing escalation. Key Responsibilities Act as the senior operational authority for the Command Centre during assigned shifts. Maintain a clear Common Operating Picture (COP) across cyber, network, infrastructure, service management and physical security operations. Coordinate the response to significant incidents, service disruptions, emerging risks and operational issues. Set operational priorities and ensure the appropriate specialist teams are engaged. Manage escalations across multiple technical and operational teams and third-party suppliers. Provide clear, concise and authoritative operational updates to senior leadership and stakeholders. Produce and deliver operational briefings covering significant incidents, service impacts, emerging risks and relevant overnight/weekend activity. Engage confidently with senior stakeholders and provide appropriate challenge where required. Bring in technical specialists when deeper technical expertise is required rather than attempting to resolve technical issues directly. Take operational ownership of the Command Centre's AV and command-wall capability , including SOC, NOC and other operational feeds. Help develop appropriate screen layouts, operational dashboards and the overall Common Operating Picture. Support the development of Command Centre runbooks, escalation procedures, reporting, operating processes and ways of working . Contribute to the transition towards a full 24/7 operational model . Support training and knowledge transfer for Command Centre personnel. Ensure effective handovers between shifts and maintain strong operational continuity. About You We are looking for someone who is comfortable operating at the intersection of technology, service management and operational command . You will ideally have experience in a 24/7 command centre, operations centre, major incident environment, government/defence environment or similarly critical operational setting . You should be able to demonstrate: Significant experience in operational command, duty management, major incident management or service operations . Experience coordinating multiple teams during complex or high-impact incidents. Strong understanding of SOC, NOC, infrastructure and IT service management environments . Experience operating in a 24/7 environment. Excellent stakeholder management skills, including the ability to brief senior leadership. Strong decision-making and prioritisation skills under pressure. Experience managing escalations and coordinating third-party suppliers. Ability to maintain an accurate operational picture across multiple concurrent issues. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience developing operational procedures, runbooks and escalation processes. A calm, authoritative and structured approach during significant incidents. Desirable Backgrounds Candidates may come from a variety of backgrounds, including: Duty Manager / Operations Duty Manager Command Centre / Command Centre Manager Major Incident Manager Service Operations Manager Operations Manager Watch Manager / Watch Officer Incident Commander Operations Controller Service Delivery Manager Operational Resilience Defence, government or critical national infrastructure 24/7 managed service or operations environments Experience within government, defence, national security, telecommunications, critical infrastructure or other highly regulated environments would be particularly valuable. Clearance Current Developed Vetting (DV) clearance is essential for this position. Candidates without current DV clearance will not be considered.
Aug 14, 2026
Contractor
DV Cleared Security Manager - Command Centre Location: Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes Working Arrangement: Onsite Rate: 600- 650 per day, Inside IR35 Contract: 3 years Clearance: Developed Vetting (DV) - Essential The Role We are seeking an experienced DV Cleared Security Manager to join a high-profile government Command Centre capability based at Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes . The Security Manager will act as the senior operational authority and primary point of contact for the Command Centre during their shift , providing command and control across a broad range of operational capabilities, including Cyber/SOC, NOC, Infrastructure, Service Management and Physical Security . This is not a SOC Manager, Cyber Operations Manager or hands-on technical engineering position . The successful candidate will sit across multiple specialist teams, maintaining the overall operational picture, understanding business impact, setting priorities, coordinating responses and managing escalation. Key Responsibilities Act as the senior operational authority for the Command Centre during assigned shifts. Maintain a clear Common Operating Picture (COP) across cyber, network, infrastructure, service management and physical security operations. Coordinate the response to significant incidents, service disruptions, emerging risks and operational issues. Set operational priorities and ensure the appropriate specialist teams are engaged. Manage escalations across multiple technical and operational teams and third-party suppliers. Provide clear, concise and authoritative operational updates to senior leadership and stakeholders. Produce and deliver operational briefings covering significant incidents, service impacts, emerging risks and relevant overnight/weekend activity. Engage confidently with senior stakeholders and provide appropriate challenge where required. Bring in technical specialists when deeper technical expertise is required rather than attempting to resolve technical issues directly. Take operational ownership of the Command Centre's AV and command-wall capability , including SOC, NOC and other operational feeds. Help develop appropriate screen layouts, operational dashboards and the overall Common Operating Picture. Support the development of Command Centre runbooks, escalation procedures, reporting, operating processes and ways of working . Contribute to the transition towards a full 24/7 operational model . Support training and knowledge transfer for Command Centre personnel. Ensure effective handovers between shifts and maintain strong operational continuity. About You We are looking for someone who is comfortable operating at the intersection of technology, service management and operational command . You will ideally have experience in a 24/7 command centre, operations centre, major incident environment, government/defence environment or similarly critical operational setting . You should be able to demonstrate: Significant experience in operational command, duty management, major incident management or service operations . Experience coordinating multiple teams during complex or high-impact incidents. Strong understanding of SOC, NOC, infrastructure and IT service management environments . Experience operating in a 24/7 environment. Excellent stakeholder management skills, including the ability to brief senior leadership. Strong decision-making and prioritisation skills under pressure. Experience managing escalations and coordinating third-party suppliers. Ability to maintain an accurate operational picture across multiple concurrent issues. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience developing operational procedures, runbooks and escalation processes. A calm, authoritative and structured approach during significant incidents. Desirable Backgrounds Candidates may come from a variety of backgrounds, including: Duty Manager / Operations Duty Manager Command Centre / Command Centre Manager Major Incident Manager Service Operations Manager Operations Manager Watch Manager / Watch Officer Incident Commander Operations Controller Service Delivery Manager Operational Resilience Defence, government or critical national infrastructure 24/7 managed service or operations environments Experience within government, defence, national security, telecommunications, critical infrastructure or other highly regulated environments would be particularly valuable. Clearance Current Developed Vetting (DV) clearance is essential for this position. Candidates without current DV clearance will not be considered.
DV Cleared Duty Manager - Command Centre Location: Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes Working Arrangement: Onsite Rate: £600-£650 per day, Inside IR35 Contract: 3 years Clearance: Developed Vetting (DV) - Essential The Role We are seeking an experienced DV Cleared Duty Manager to join a high-profile government Command Centre capability based at Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes . The Duty Manager will act as the senior operational authority and primary point of contact for the Command Centre during their shift , providing command and control across a broad range of operational capabilities, including Cyber/SOC, NOC, Infrastructure, Service Management and Physical Security . This is not a SOC Manager, Cyber Operations Manager or hands-on technical engineering position . The successful candidate will sit across multiple specialist teams, maintaining the overall operational picture, understanding business impact, setting priorities, coordinating responses and managing escalation. Key Responsibilities Act as the senior operational authority for the Command Centre during assigned shifts. Maintain a clear Common Operating Picture (COP) across cyber, network, infrastructure, service management and physical security operations. Coordinate the response to significant incidents, service disruptions, emerging risks and operational issues. Set operational priorities and ensure the appropriate specialist teams are engaged. Manage escalations across multiple technical and operational teams and third-party suppliers. Provide clear, concise and authoritative operational updates to senior leadership and stakeholders. Produce and deliver operational briefings covering significant incidents, service impacts, emerging risks and relevant overnight/weekend activity. Engage confidently with senior stakeholders and provide appropriate challenge where required. Bring in technical specialists when deeper technical expertise is required rather than attempting to resolve technical issues directly. Take operational ownership of the Command Centre's AV and command-wall capability , including SOC, NOC and other operational feeds. Help develop appropriate screen layouts, operational dashboards and the overall Common Operating Picture. Support the development of Command Centre runbooks, escalation procedures, reporting, operating processes and ways of working . Contribute to the transition towards a full 24/7 operational model . Support training and knowledge transfer for Command Centre personnel. Ensure effective handovers between shifts and maintain strong operational continuity. About You We are looking for someone who is comfortable operating at the intersection of technology, service management and operational command . You will ideally have experience in a 24/7 command centre, operations centre, major incident environment, government/defence environment or similarly critical operational setting . You should be able to demonstrate: Significant experience in operational command, duty management, major incident management or service operations . Experience coordinating multiple teams during complex or high-impact incidents. Strong understanding of SOC, NOC, infrastructure and IT service management environments . Experience operating in a 24/7 environment. Excellent stakeholder management skills, including the ability to brief senior leadership. Strong decision-making and prioritisation skills under pressure. Experience managing escalations and coordinating third-party suppliers. Ability to maintain an accurate operational picture across multiple concurrent issues. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience developing operational procedures, runbooks and escalation processes. A calm, authoritative and structured approach during significant incidents. Desirable Backgrounds Candidates may come from a variety of backgrounds, including: Duty Manager/Operations Duty Manager Command Centre/Command Centre Manager Major Incident Manager Service Operations Manager Operations Manager Watch Manager/Watch Officer Incident Commander Operations Controller Service Delivery Manager Operational Resilience Defence, government or critical national infrastructure 24/7 managed service or operations environments Experience within government, defence, national security, telecommunications, critical infrastructure or other highly regulated environments would be particularly valuable. Clearance Current Developed Vetting (DV) clearance is essential for this position. Candidates without current DV clearance will not be considered.
Aug 14, 2026
Contractor
DV Cleared Duty Manager - Command Centre Location: Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes Working Arrangement: Onsite Rate: £600-£650 per day, Inside IR35 Contract: 3 years Clearance: Developed Vetting (DV) - Essential The Role We are seeking an experienced DV Cleared Duty Manager to join a high-profile government Command Centre capability based at Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes . The Duty Manager will act as the senior operational authority and primary point of contact for the Command Centre during their shift , providing command and control across a broad range of operational capabilities, including Cyber/SOC, NOC, Infrastructure, Service Management and Physical Security . This is not a SOC Manager, Cyber Operations Manager or hands-on technical engineering position . The successful candidate will sit across multiple specialist teams, maintaining the overall operational picture, understanding business impact, setting priorities, coordinating responses and managing escalation. Key Responsibilities Act as the senior operational authority for the Command Centre during assigned shifts. Maintain a clear Common Operating Picture (COP) across cyber, network, infrastructure, service management and physical security operations. Coordinate the response to significant incidents, service disruptions, emerging risks and operational issues. Set operational priorities and ensure the appropriate specialist teams are engaged. Manage escalations across multiple technical and operational teams and third-party suppliers. Provide clear, concise and authoritative operational updates to senior leadership and stakeholders. Produce and deliver operational briefings covering significant incidents, service impacts, emerging risks and relevant overnight/weekend activity. Engage confidently with senior stakeholders and provide appropriate challenge where required. Bring in technical specialists when deeper technical expertise is required rather than attempting to resolve technical issues directly. Take operational ownership of the Command Centre's AV and command-wall capability , including SOC, NOC and other operational feeds. Help develop appropriate screen layouts, operational dashboards and the overall Common Operating Picture. Support the development of Command Centre runbooks, escalation procedures, reporting, operating processes and ways of working . Contribute to the transition towards a full 24/7 operational model . Support training and knowledge transfer for Command Centre personnel. Ensure effective handovers between shifts and maintain strong operational continuity. About You We are looking for someone who is comfortable operating at the intersection of technology, service management and operational command . You will ideally have experience in a 24/7 command centre, operations centre, major incident environment, government/defence environment or similarly critical operational setting . You should be able to demonstrate: Significant experience in operational command, duty management, major incident management or service operations . Experience coordinating multiple teams during complex or high-impact incidents. Strong understanding of SOC, NOC, infrastructure and IT service management environments . Experience operating in a 24/7 environment. Excellent stakeholder management skills, including the ability to brief senior leadership. Strong decision-making and prioritisation skills under pressure. Experience managing escalations and coordinating third-party suppliers. Ability to maintain an accurate operational picture across multiple concurrent issues. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience developing operational procedures, runbooks and escalation processes. A calm, authoritative and structured approach during significant incidents. Desirable Backgrounds Candidates may come from a variety of backgrounds, including: Duty Manager/Operations Duty Manager Command Centre/Command Centre Manager Major Incident Manager Service Operations Manager Operations Manager Watch Manager/Watch Officer Incident Commander Operations Controller Service Delivery Manager Operational Resilience Defence, government or critical national infrastructure 24/7 managed service or operations environments Experience within government, defence, national security, telecommunications, critical infrastructure or other highly regulated environments would be particularly valuable. Clearance Current Developed Vetting (DV) clearance is essential for this position. Candidates without current DV clearance will not be considered.
DV Cleared Security Manager - Command Centre Location: Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes Working Arrangement: Onsite Rate: £600-£650 per day, Inside IR35 Contract: 3 years Clearance: Developed Vetting (DV) - Essential The Role We are seeking an experienced DV Cleared Security Manager to join a high-profile government Command Centre capability based at Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes . The Security Manager will act as the senior operational authority and primary point of contact for the Command Centre during their shift , providing command and control across a broad range of operational capabilities, including Cyber/SOC, NOC, Infrastructure, Service Management and Physical Security . This is not a SOC Manager, Cyber Operations Manager or hands-on technical engineering position . The successful candidate will sit across multiple specialist teams, maintaining the overall operational picture, understanding business impact, setting priorities, coordinating responses and managing escalation. Key Responsibilities Act as the senior operational authority for the Command Centre during assigned shifts. Maintain a clear Common Operating Picture (COP) across cyber, network, infrastructure, service management and physical security operations. Coordinate the response to significant incidents, service disruptions, emerging risks and operational issues. Set operational priorities and ensure the appropriate specialist teams are engaged. Manage escalations across multiple technical and operational teams and third-party suppliers. Provide clear, concise and authoritative operational updates to senior leadership and stakeholders. Produce and deliver operational briefings covering significant incidents, service impacts, emerging risks and relevant overnight/weekend activity. Engage confidently with senior stakeholders and provide appropriate challenge where required. Bring in technical specialists when deeper technical expertise is required rather than attempting to resolve technical issues directly. Take operational ownership of the Command Centre's AV and command-wall capability , including SOC, NOC and other operational feeds. Help develop appropriate screen layouts, operational dashboards and the overall Common Operating Picture. Support the development of Command Centre runbooks, escalation procedures, reporting, operating processes and ways of working . Contribute to the transition towards a full 24/7 operational model . Support training and knowledge transfer for Command Centre personnel. Ensure effective handovers between shifts and maintain strong operational continuity. About You We are looking for someone who is comfortable operating at the intersection of technology, service management and operational command . You will ideally have experience in a 24/7 command centre, operations centre, major incident environment, government/defence environment or similarly critical operational setting . You should be able to demonstrate: Significant experience in operational command, duty management, major incident management or service operations . Experience coordinating multiple teams during complex or high-impact incidents. Strong understanding of SOC, NOC, infrastructure and IT service management environments . Experience operating in a 24/7 environment. Excellent stakeholder management skills, including the ability to brief senior leadership. Strong decision-making and prioritisation skills under pressure. Experience managing escalations and coordinating third-party suppliers. Ability to maintain an accurate operational picture across multiple concurrent issues. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience developing operational procedures, runbooks and escalation processes. A calm, authoritative and structured approach during significant incidents. Desirable Backgrounds Candidates may come from a variety of backgrounds, including: Duty Manager/Operations Duty Manager Command Centre/Command Centre Manager Major Incident Manager Service Operations Manager Operations Manager Watch Manager/Watch Officer Incident Commander Operations Controller Service Delivery Manager Operational Resilience Defence, government or critical national infrastructure 24/7 managed service or operations environments Experience within government, defence, national security, telecommunications, critical infrastructure or other highly regulated environments would be particularly valuable. Clearance Current Developed Vetting (DV) clearance is essential for this position. Candidates without current DV clearance will not be considered.
Aug 14, 2026
Contractor
DV Cleared Security Manager - Command Centre Location: Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes Working Arrangement: Onsite Rate: £600-£650 per day, Inside IR35 Contract: 3 years Clearance: Developed Vetting (DV) - Essential The Role We are seeking an experienced DV Cleared Security Manager to join a high-profile government Command Centre capability based at Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes . The Security Manager will act as the senior operational authority and primary point of contact for the Command Centre during their shift , providing command and control across a broad range of operational capabilities, including Cyber/SOC, NOC, Infrastructure, Service Management and Physical Security . This is not a SOC Manager, Cyber Operations Manager or hands-on technical engineering position . The successful candidate will sit across multiple specialist teams, maintaining the overall operational picture, understanding business impact, setting priorities, coordinating responses and managing escalation. Key Responsibilities Act as the senior operational authority for the Command Centre during assigned shifts. Maintain a clear Common Operating Picture (COP) across cyber, network, infrastructure, service management and physical security operations. Coordinate the response to significant incidents, service disruptions, emerging risks and operational issues. Set operational priorities and ensure the appropriate specialist teams are engaged. Manage escalations across multiple technical and operational teams and third-party suppliers. Provide clear, concise and authoritative operational updates to senior leadership and stakeholders. Produce and deliver operational briefings covering significant incidents, service impacts, emerging risks and relevant overnight/weekend activity. Engage confidently with senior stakeholders and provide appropriate challenge where required. Bring in technical specialists when deeper technical expertise is required rather than attempting to resolve technical issues directly. Take operational ownership of the Command Centre's AV and command-wall capability , including SOC, NOC and other operational feeds. Help develop appropriate screen layouts, operational dashboards and the overall Common Operating Picture. Support the development of Command Centre runbooks, escalation procedures, reporting, operating processes and ways of working . Contribute to the transition towards a full 24/7 operational model . Support training and knowledge transfer for Command Centre personnel. Ensure effective handovers between shifts and maintain strong operational continuity. About You We are looking for someone who is comfortable operating at the intersection of technology, service management and operational command . You will ideally have experience in a 24/7 command centre, operations centre, major incident environment, government/defence environment or similarly critical operational setting . You should be able to demonstrate: Significant experience in operational command, duty management, major incident management or service operations . Experience coordinating multiple teams during complex or high-impact incidents. Strong understanding of SOC, NOC, infrastructure and IT service management environments . Experience operating in a 24/7 environment. Excellent stakeholder management skills, including the ability to brief senior leadership. Strong decision-making and prioritisation skills under pressure. Experience managing escalations and coordinating third-party suppliers. Ability to maintain an accurate operational picture across multiple concurrent issues. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience developing operational procedures, runbooks and escalation processes. A calm, authoritative and structured approach during significant incidents. Desirable Backgrounds Candidates may come from a variety of backgrounds, including: Duty Manager/Operations Duty Manager Command Centre/Command Centre Manager Major Incident Manager Service Operations Manager Operations Manager Watch Manager/Watch Officer Incident Commander Operations Controller Service Delivery Manager Operational Resilience Defence, government or critical national infrastructure 24/7 managed service or operations environments Experience within government, defence, national security, telecommunications, critical infrastructure or other highly regulated environments would be particularly valuable. Clearance Current Developed Vetting (DV) clearance is essential for this position. Candidates without current DV clearance will not be considered.
Duty Manager / SOC Analyst (DV Cleared) Location: Hounslow Park (On-site) Salary: 65,000 + 10,000 Bonus Employment Type: Permanent Security Clearance: Must hold current MOD DV Clearance Nationality Requirement: Sole UK Nationals only Overview We are seeking an experienced Duty Manager / SOC Analyst to join a high-profile operational environment, supporting critical services within a secure, live operations centre. This is a unique hybrid position that combines operational leadership with technical awareness . You'll take ownership of the live operational picture, coordinating incident response across cyber, network, infrastructure and physical security teams while ensuring informed, timely decision-making. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced control room environment and can confidently lead operational response without needing to be a deep technical specialist. Key Responsibilities Maintain a single operational view across cyber, network, service and physical security domains. Monitor live operational environments and assess alerts and incidents in real time. Perform initial triage and validation of alerts, reducing noise and ensuring accurate incident classification. Control incident prioritisation and escalation in line with operational procedures. Coordinate activities across SOC, NOC, Infrastructure and Security teams. Support and lead Major Incident Management activities where required. Maintain accurate operational logs, dashboards and reporting. Deliver effective shift handovers and maintain continuous situational awareness. About the Role This position is intentionally balanced between operational leadership and technical understanding: 60% Operational Leadership & Coordination 40% Technical Awareness & Incident Triage You'll be expected to understand operational and technical information, ask the right questions, coordinate the right teams and maintain control during high-pressure situations. Essential Skills & Experience Experience within a SOC, NOC, Major Incident Management or 24/7 Operations Centre . Good understanding of SOC and NOC workflows, including alert triage and escalation processes. Ability to interpret monitoring alerts, operational dashboards and logs at a high level. Strong understanding of incident severity, business impact and prioritisation. Proven experience coordinating multiple technical teams during live incidents. Excellent communication, decision-making and stakeholder management skills. Ability to remain calm and organised in time-critical operational environments. Ideal Background We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with experience as: Major Incident Manager with technical exposure. Senior SOC Analyst or NOC Analyst with leadership responsibilities. Service Operations Lead within a 24/7 operations or command centre. Operational Duty Manager supporting secure or critical environments. What's on Offer 65,000 basic salary. 10,000 annual bonus. Permanent position. Opportunity to work within a highly secure, mission-critical environment. Challenging and rewarding operational leadership role with significant responsibility. Eligibility Requirements Due to the nature of this position, applicants must : Hold current MOD Developed Vetting (DV) Clearance . Be a sole UK national . Be able to work full-time on-site in Hounslow Park .
Aug 13, 2026
Full time
Duty Manager / SOC Analyst (DV Cleared) Location: Hounslow Park (On-site) Salary: 65,000 + 10,000 Bonus Employment Type: Permanent Security Clearance: Must hold current MOD DV Clearance Nationality Requirement: Sole UK Nationals only Overview We are seeking an experienced Duty Manager / SOC Analyst to join a high-profile operational environment, supporting critical services within a secure, live operations centre. This is a unique hybrid position that combines operational leadership with technical awareness . You'll take ownership of the live operational picture, coordinating incident response across cyber, network, infrastructure and physical security teams while ensuring informed, timely decision-making. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced control room environment and can confidently lead operational response without needing to be a deep technical specialist. Key Responsibilities Maintain a single operational view across cyber, network, service and physical security domains. Monitor live operational environments and assess alerts and incidents in real time. Perform initial triage and validation of alerts, reducing noise and ensuring accurate incident classification. Control incident prioritisation and escalation in line with operational procedures. Coordinate activities across SOC, NOC, Infrastructure and Security teams. Support and lead Major Incident Management activities where required. Maintain accurate operational logs, dashboards and reporting. Deliver effective shift handovers and maintain continuous situational awareness. About the Role This position is intentionally balanced between operational leadership and technical understanding: 60% Operational Leadership & Coordination 40% Technical Awareness & Incident Triage You'll be expected to understand operational and technical information, ask the right questions, coordinate the right teams and maintain control during high-pressure situations. Essential Skills & Experience Experience within a SOC, NOC, Major Incident Management or 24/7 Operations Centre . Good understanding of SOC and NOC workflows, including alert triage and escalation processes. Ability to interpret monitoring alerts, operational dashboards and logs at a high level. Strong understanding of incident severity, business impact and prioritisation. Proven experience coordinating multiple technical teams during live incidents. Excellent communication, decision-making and stakeholder management skills. Ability to remain calm and organised in time-critical operational environments. Ideal Background We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with experience as: Major Incident Manager with technical exposure. Senior SOC Analyst or NOC Analyst with leadership responsibilities. Service Operations Lead within a 24/7 operations or command centre. Operational Duty Manager supporting secure or critical environments. What's on Offer 65,000 basic salary. 10,000 annual bonus. Permanent position. Opportunity to work within a highly secure, mission-critical environment. Challenging and rewarding operational leadership role with significant responsibility. Eligibility Requirements Due to the nature of this position, applicants must : Hold current MOD Developed Vetting (DV) Clearance . Be a sole UK national . Be able to work full-time on-site in Hounslow Park .
DV Cleared Duty Manager - Command Centre Location: Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes Working Arrangement: Onsite Rate: 550- 650 per day, Inside IR35 Contract: 3 years Clearance: Developed Vetting (DV) - Essential The Role We are seeking an experienced DV Cleared Duty Manager to join a high-profile government Command Centre capability based at Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes . The Duty Manager will act as the senior operational authority and primary point of contact for the Command Centre during their shift , providing command and control across a broad range of operational capabilities, including Cyber/SOC, NOC, Infrastructure, Service Management and Physical Security . This is not a SOC Manager, Cyber Operations Manager or hands-on technical engineering position . The successful candidate will sit across multiple specialist teams, maintaining the overall operational picture, understanding business impact, setting priorities, coordinating responses and managing escalation. Key Responsibilities Act as the senior operational authority for the Command Centre during assigned shifts. Maintain a clear Common Operating Picture (COP) across cyber, network, infrastructure, service management and physical security operations. Coordinate the response to significant incidents, service disruptions, emerging risks and operational issues. Set operational priorities and ensure the appropriate specialist teams are engaged. Manage escalations across multiple technical and operational teams and third-party suppliers. Provide clear, concise and authoritative operational updates to senior leadership and stakeholders. Produce and deliver operational briefings covering significant incidents, service impacts, emerging risks and relevant overnight/weekend activity. Engage confidently with senior stakeholders and provide appropriate challenge where required. Bring in technical specialists when deeper technical expertise is required rather than attempting to resolve technical issues directly. Take operational ownership of the Command Centre's AV and command-wall capability , including SOC, NOC and other operational feeds. Help develop appropriate screen layouts, operational dashboards and the overall Common Operating Picture. Support the development of Command Centre runbooks, escalation procedures, reporting, operating processes and ways of working . Contribute to the transition towards a full 24/7 operational model . Support training and knowledge transfer for Command Centre personnel. Ensure effective handovers between shifts and maintain strong operational continuity. About You We are looking for someone who is comfortable operating at the intersection of technology, service management and operational command . You will ideally have experience in a 24/7 command centre, operations centre, major incident environment, government/defence environment or similarly critical operational setting . You should be able to demonstrate: Significant experience in operational command, duty management, major incident management or service operations . Experience coordinating multiple teams during complex or high-impact incidents. Strong understanding of SOC, NOC, infrastructure and IT service management environments . Experience operating in a 24/7 environment. Excellent stakeholder management skills, including the ability to brief senior leadership. Strong decision-making and prioritisation skills under pressure. Experience managing escalations and coordinating third-party suppliers. Ability to maintain an accurate operational picture across multiple concurrent issues. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience developing operational procedures, runbooks and escalation processes. A calm, authoritative and structured approach during significant incidents. Desirable Backgrounds Candidates may come from a variety of backgrounds, including: Duty Manager / Operations Duty Manager Command Centre / Command Centre Manager Major Incident Manager Service Operations Manager Operations Manager Watch Manager / Watch Officer Incident Commander Operations Controller Service Delivery Manager Operational Resilience Defence, government or critical national infrastructure 24/7 managed service or operations environments Experience within government, defence, national security, telecommunications, critical infrastructure or other highly regulated environments would be particularly valuable. Clearance Current Developed Vetting (DV) clearance is essential for this position. Candidates without current DV clearance will not be considered.
Aug 12, 2026
Contractor
DV Cleared Duty Manager - Command Centre Location: Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes Working Arrangement: Onsite Rate: 550- 650 per day, Inside IR35 Contract: 3 years Clearance: Developed Vetting (DV) - Essential The Role We are seeking an experienced DV Cleared Duty Manager to join a high-profile government Command Centre capability based at Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes . The Duty Manager will act as the senior operational authority and primary point of contact for the Command Centre during their shift , providing command and control across a broad range of operational capabilities, including Cyber/SOC, NOC, Infrastructure, Service Management and Physical Security . This is not a SOC Manager, Cyber Operations Manager or hands-on technical engineering position . The successful candidate will sit across multiple specialist teams, maintaining the overall operational picture, understanding business impact, setting priorities, coordinating responses and managing escalation. Key Responsibilities Act as the senior operational authority for the Command Centre during assigned shifts. Maintain a clear Common Operating Picture (COP) across cyber, network, infrastructure, service management and physical security operations. Coordinate the response to significant incidents, service disruptions, emerging risks and operational issues. Set operational priorities and ensure the appropriate specialist teams are engaged. Manage escalations across multiple technical and operational teams and third-party suppliers. Provide clear, concise and authoritative operational updates to senior leadership and stakeholders. Produce and deliver operational briefings covering significant incidents, service impacts, emerging risks and relevant overnight/weekend activity. Engage confidently with senior stakeholders and provide appropriate challenge where required. Bring in technical specialists when deeper technical expertise is required rather than attempting to resolve technical issues directly. Take operational ownership of the Command Centre's AV and command-wall capability , including SOC, NOC and other operational feeds. Help develop appropriate screen layouts, operational dashboards and the overall Common Operating Picture. Support the development of Command Centre runbooks, escalation procedures, reporting, operating processes and ways of working . Contribute to the transition towards a full 24/7 operational model . Support training and knowledge transfer for Command Centre personnel. Ensure effective handovers between shifts and maintain strong operational continuity. About You We are looking for someone who is comfortable operating at the intersection of technology, service management and operational command . You will ideally have experience in a 24/7 command centre, operations centre, major incident environment, government/defence environment or similarly critical operational setting . You should be able to demonstrate: Significant experience in operational command, duty management, major incident management or service operations . Experience coordinating multiple teams during complex or high-impact incidents. Strong understanding of SOC, NOC, infrastructure and IT service management environments . Experience operating in a 24/7 environment. Excellent stakeholder management skills, including the ability to brief senior leadership. Strong decision-making and prioritisation skills under pressure. Experience managing escalations and coordinating third-party suppliers. Ability to maintain an accurate operational picture across multiple concurrent issues. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience developing operational procedures, runbooks and escalation processes. A calm, authoritative and structured approach during significant incidents. Desirable Backgrounds Candidates may come from a variety of backgrounds, including: Duty Manager / Operations Duty Manager Command Centre / Command Centre Manager Major Incident Manager Service Operations Manager Operations Manager Watch Manager / Watch Officer Incident Commander Operations Controller Service Delivery Manager Operational Resilience Defence, government or critical national infrastructure 24/7 managed service or operations environments Experience within government, defence, national security, telecommunications, critical infrastructure or other highly regulated environments would be particularly valuable. Clearance Current Developed Vetting (DV) clearance is essential for this position. Candidates without current DV clearance will not be considered.
SOC Analyst (DV Cleared) Location: Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes Salary: 65,000 + 10,000 Bonus Employment Type: Permanent Security Clearance: Must hold current MOD DV Clearance Nationality Requirement: Sole UK Nationals only Overview We are seeking an experienced SOC Analyst to join a high-profile operational environment, supporting critical services within a secure, live operations centre. This is a unique hybrid position that combines operational leadership with technical awareness . You'll take ownership of the live operational picture, coordinating incident response across cyber, network, infrastructure and physical security teams while ensuring informed, timely decision-making. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced control room environment and can confidently lead operational response without needing to be a deep technical specialist. Key Responsibilities Maintain a single operational view across cyber, network, service and physical security domains. Monitor live operational environments and assess alerts and incidents in real time. Perform initial triage and validation of alerts, reducing noise and ensuring accurate incident classification. Control incident prioritisation and escalation in line with operational procedures. Coordinate activities across SOC, NOC, Infrastructure and Security teams. Support and lead Major Incident Management activities where required. Maintain accurate operational logs, dashboards and reporting. Deliver effective shift handovers and maintain continuous situational awareness. About the Role This position is intentionally balanced between operational leadership and technical understanding: 60% Operational Leadership & Coordination 40% Technical Awareness & Incident Triage You'll be expected to understand operational and technical information, ask the right questions, coordinate the right teams and maintain control during high-pressure situations. Essential Skills & Experience Experience within a SOC, NOC, Major Incident Management or 24/7 Operations Centre . Good understanding of SOC and NOC workflows, including alert triage and escalation processes. Ability to interpret monitoring alerts, operational dashboards and logs at a high level. Strong understanding of incident severity, business impact and prioritisation. Proven experience coordinating multiple technical teams during live incidents. Excellent communication, decision-making and stakeholder management skills. Ability to remain calm and organised in time-critical operational environments. Ideal Background We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with experience as: Major Incident Manager with technical exposure. Senior SOC Analyst or NOC Analyst with leadership responsibilities. Service Operations Lead within a 24/7 operations or command centre. Operational Duty Manager supporting secure or critical environments. What's on Offer 65,000 basic salary. 10,000 annual bonus. Permanent position. Opportunity to work within a highly secure, mission-critical environment. Challenging and rewarding operational leadership role with significant responsibility. Eligibility Requirements Due to the nature of this position, applicants must : Hold current MOD Developed Vetting (DV) Clearance . Be a sole UK national . Be able to work full-time on-site in Hanslope Park .
Jul 29, 2026
Full time
SOC Analyst (DV Cleared) Location: Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes Salary: 65,000 + 10,000 Bonus Employment Type: Permanent Security Clearance: Must hold current MOD DV Clearance Nationality Requirement: Sole UK Nationals only Overview We are seeking an experienced SOC Analyst to join a high-profile operational environment, supporting critical services within a secure, live operations centre. This is a unique hybrid position that combines operational leadership with technical awareness . You'll take ownership of the live operational picture, coordinating incident response across cyber, network, infrastructure and physical security teams while ensuring informed, timely decision-making. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced control room environment and can confidently lead operational response without needing to be a deep technical specialist. Key Responsibilities Maintain a single operational view across cyber, network, service and physical security domains. Monitor live operational environments and assess alerts and incidents in real time. Perform initial triage and validation of alerts, reducing noise and ensuring accurate incident classification. Control incident prioritisation and escalation in line with operational procedures. Coordinate activities across SOC, NOC, Infrastructure and Security teams. Support and lead Major Incident Management activities where required. Maintain accurate operational logs, dashboards and reporting. Deliver effective shift handovers and maintain continuous situational awareness. About the Role This position is intentionally balanced between operational leadership and technical understanding: 60% Operational Leadership & Coordination 40% Technical Awareness & Incident Triage You'll be expected to understand operational and technical information, ask the right questions, coordinate the right teams and maintain control during high-pressure situations. Essential Skills & Experience Experience within a SOC, NOC, Major Incident Management or 24/7 Operations Centre . Good understanding of SOC and NOC workflows, including alert triage and escalation processes. Ability to interpret monitoring alerts, operational dashboards and logs at a high level. Strong understanding of incident severity, business impact and prioritisation. Proven experience coordinating multiple technical teams during live incidents. Excellent communication, decision-making and stakeholder management skills. Ability to remain calm and organised in time-critical operational environments. Ideal Background We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with experience as: Major Incident Manager with technical exposure. Senior SOC Analyst or NOC Analyst with leadership responsibilities. Service Operations Lead within a 24/7 operations or command centre. Operational Duty Manager supporting secure or critical environments. What's on Offer 65,000 basic salary. 10,000 annual bonus. Permanent position. Opportunity to work within a highly secure, mission-critical environment. Challenging and rewarding operational leadership role with significant responsibility. Eligibility Requirements Due to the nature of this position, applicants must : Hold current MOD Developed Vetting (DV) Clearance . Be a sole UK national . Be able to work full-time on-site in Hanslope Park .
