Security Operations Service Design Lead

Security Operations Service Design Lead Rate: Up to £750 per day IR35: Outside IR35 Location: Remote Duration: 3–6 months initially, with potential extensions Clearance: Active SC clearance required A leading cyber security consultancy is seeking an experienced Security Operations Service Design Lead to support a large government transformation programme. The high-level target operating model and security architecture are being delivered through separate workstreams. This role will translate the agreed Security Operations design into detailed service designs, operational processes and a phased implementation roadmap. Key responsibilities * Develop detailed service designs for SOC and wider Security Operations capabilities. * Define service scope, ownership, processes, workflows, governance and interfaces. * Produce service catalogues, process maps, RACI models and accountability structures. * Assess current-state capabilities and identify gaps, risks and dependencies. * Define 6-, 12- and 18-month maturity outcomes. * Develop a prioritised implementation roadmap and work packages. * Identify opportunities for automation, standardisation and service improvement. * Define operational KPIs, service outcomes and performance measures. * Facilitate workshops with operational, technical and programme stakeholders. * Ensure detailed designs align with the agreed target operating model and security architecture. Required experience * Extensive experience within enterprise Security Operations or Cyber Defence. * Strong practical knowledge of SOC operations and the wider SecOps ecosystem. * Experience translating high-level operating models into detailed service designs and roadmaps. * Strong understanding of monitoring, detection engineering, incident response, threat intelligence and vulnerability management. * Knowledge of SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR and security automation. * Experience producing service designs, workflows, RACIs and phased transformation plans. * Strong stakeholder management, workshop facilitation and written communication skills. * Experience working in large, complex or regulated environments. * Active SC clearance