Senior / Lead SOC Consultant
Location: Paddington, London (3 days onsite)
Duration: 6 months
Rate: £650/day (Inside IR35, via Umbrella)
The Opportunity
We’re seeking an experienced Senior / Lead SOC Consultant to support and enhance an established Security Operations Centre (SOC) function within a leading organisation.
You’ll play a key role in uplifting SOC capability, working closely with a team of four analysts. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who enjoys improving processes, mentoring others, and ensuring high-quality, risk-based security outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
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Review, validate, and enhance SOC analyst investigations and incident responses
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Ensure alerts, incidents, and recommendations are technically accurate and business-relevant
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Take ownership of complex or ambiguous security events
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Improve SOC processes to reduce operational load and increase efficiency
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Identify and drive opportunities for automation and optimisation
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Support and mentor analysts through knowledge-sharing and guidance
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Act as a senior escalation point for SOC-related security issues
About You
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Strong experience working within a Security Operations Centre (SOC)
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Proven ability to lead and uplift teams without formal line management responsibility
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Skilled in reviewing and challenging investigations to improve quality and outcomes
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Experience driving SOC process improvements and automation initiatives
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Confident communicator, able to clearly articulate risk and recommendations to stakeholders
Technical Experience
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on SOC maturity, working in a collaborative environment where your expertise will directly influence security operations and team capability.
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