On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Cyber Security Operations Lead on an initial 6-month contract. As the Cyber Security Operations Lead responsible for the transition of projects from the System Design team into the SOC operations ensuring impact analysis, capacity and availability management are considered prior to accepting new projects. You will also mentor/oversee members of the SOC Engineering team, ensuring all operational tasks are completed and work tickets updated/closed on time.Role: Cyber Security Operations Lead Pay: Up to 90 per hour via umbrella Location: Newport Contract: Monday - Friday 37 Hours per week, 6 Months contract IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: DV Clearance on submissionResponsibilities Support SOC Engineers and Analyst activitySupports change and release management activityToolset availability and capacity management review and escalationMaintain currency in security concepts, tools and best practicesEngagement with the RandD Cyber Defence Centre for Airbus Cyber Solutions/Products Essential Skills: Good knowledge of multiple SOC tooling including IDPS/Firewalls/SIEM/Splunk/Email and Web Protection etc.Experience of implementing and fault finding Firewall technologies including Cisco ASR/Palo Alto/FortinetExcellent understanding of network technologiesExperience of Scripting and programmingExperience of Windows and RedHat server systems and implementation of CIS hardening If you are interested in applying for this position