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Head of Security Operations (SecOps)
Location: Home based / 1-2 days on-site in the South West
Security Clearance:  DV Clearance Essential
Technology Stack: Fortinet Security Equipment, Microsoft Security Services (E5), Forti SIEM, RansomCare, NCSC ACD, Snyk
Rate: £800-900 day rate outside IR35 6 -12 months contract
 
About the Company
You will be working with a trusted cybersecurity consultancy that specialises in protecting organisations against evolving cyber threats. Our expertise spans security operations, risk management, governance, and compliance, supporting businesses and government agencies in securing their digital infrastructure. We provide tailored security solutions designed to identify, assess, and mitigate cyber risks while ensuring regulatory compliance. Our team is made up of highly skilled security professionals dedicated to delivering cutting-edge cybersecurity services in complex and high-security environments.
 
About the Role
As Head of Security Operations, you will play a key role in safeguarding critical infrastructure and leading a high-performing SecOps service. You will be responsible for overseeing security tooling, incident response, governance, and compliance while ensuring a seamless transition from Fortinet to Microsoft security solutions.
This role requires a balance of technical expertise, strategic vision, and operational leadership, ensuring that the security service is robust, scalable, and aligned with business objectives. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, draft security policies, respond to incidents, and oversee the ongoing modernisation of security operations.
 
As Head of Security Operations you will be involved in the following:
 
Security Operations & Technology Management

• Lead and oversee Fortinet security equipment and Microsoft Security services (E5 licensing).
• Manage the migration from Fortinet to Microsoft security tooling while ensuring business continuity.
• Oversee security monitoring, threat detection, and response, ensuring all security tooling integrates into Forti SIEM.
• Maintain a layered security strategy, leveraging tools like RansomCare, NCSC ACD, and Snyk.

• Lead cyber incident response efforts, ensuring rapid detection, containment, and resolution of security threats.
• Develop incident management processes, ensuring clear escalation paths and effective remediation.
• Conduct threat modelling and risk assessments to proactively identify vulnerabilities and mitigate potential threats.

• Draft, update, and enforce security policies, frameworks, and governance models.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, GDPR, NIST, NCSC, and other relevant frameworks.
• Balance regulatory requirements with operational efficiency, maintaining a risk-based approach to security.

• Drive modernisation efforts, ensuring the SecOps function remains agile and future-proof.
• Oversee the integration of hybrid IT environments, including cloud-based security solutions.
• Develop and implement change management strategies, ensuring minimal disruption during security transformations.

• Proven experience in leading Security Operations (SecOps) or SOC teams within critical infrastructure environments.
• Strong technical expertise in Next-Gen Firewalls, SIEM, EDR, networking security, and cloud security (Azure, AWS).
• Deep understanding of threat intelligence, cyber risk management, and incident response.
• Experience in designing and implementing security compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, NCSC).
• Excellent leadership and team-building skills, with a track record of mentoring and developing security talent.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, with the ability to influence at board and executive level.
• Change management expertise, with a track record of modernising security operations and IT environments.
• DV clearance required (SC clearance acceptable until April 1st).

• Shape the future of security operations, leading a modernisation journey from Fortinet to Microsoft Security.
• Work on high-impact, mission-critical security initiatives.
• Grow and develop your career in a dynamic, evolving security landscape.