Greenfield SOC Programme Lead – Government Cyber Ops

GCS; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cyber security firm is seeking a Senior Programme Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of a new greenfield Security Operations Centre (SOC) for a central government organisation. The role involves replacing legacy services, modernising tools, and establishing a comprehensive cyber capability across digital platforms. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in programme management, strong leadership skills, and the ability to engage with senior stakeholders in a government context. This opportunity offers a hybrid work model in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading security operations centre (SOC) projects.
• Proven track record in programme management in central government projects.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and delivery of SOC build.
• Establish programme governance and manage senior stakeholders.
• Oversee the creation of SOC capabilities including monitoring and incident response.

Job description

A leading cyber security firm is seeking a Senior Programme Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of a new greenfield Security Operations Centre (SOC) for a central government organisation. The role involves replacing legacy services, modernising tools, and establishing a comprehensive cyber capability across digital platforms. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in programme management, strong leadership skills, and the ability to engage with senior stakeholders in a government context. This opportunity offers a hybrid work model in the UK.