SOC Lead - 6 Month Contract - Inside IR35 - Hybrid

Hamilton Barnes is seeking an experienced SOC Lead to join a leading IP service provider on an initial 6-month contract, with a strong possibility of extension. This role is inside IR35 and requires three days per week onsite in West London.

As the SOC Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing the Security Operations Centre (SOC), ensuring effective threat detection, incident response, and security monitoring. You will play a key role in strengthening security processes, mentoring SOC analysts, and collaborating with key stakeholders to enhance the organisation's overall security posture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a trusted advisor and cyber incident subject matter expert, guiding senior leadership in managing business risks and mitigating impacts following a cyber incident or data breach.
• Lead and coordinate responses to significant cyber incidents, ensuring a structured and timely approach, and develop containment plans and remediation strategies with business stakeholders.
• Drive improvements in incident response processes, manage investigations, and collaborate with Incident Response and Threat Intelligence teams to provide regular updates and briefings to key stakeholders.
• Utilise expertise in Vulnerability Management and Threat Intelligence to enhance incident response, assess vulnerabilities, and ensure effective remediation across the organisation.
• Oversee the incident management process, maintain communication with the wider Security Operations Team, and contribute to the development of incident management playbooks and response exercises.

What you will Ideally Bring:

• Extensive experience in managing, investigating, and responding to cyber incidents, with a proven track record in handling high-pressure situations.
• In-depth knowledge of coordinating cross-organisational responses to cyber security incidents, with the ability to effectively manage crisis situations.
• Good understanding of adversarial techniques, with practical knowledge of SIEM architecture, XDR, Vulnerability Management, and Incident Response tools.
• Proficient in using Threat Intelligence platforms, with the ability to analyse and interpret threat data to inform incident response strategies.
• Strong report-writing and presentation skills, with the ability to translate technical incidents into clear, business-focused language for senior executives.

Contract Details:

• Duration: 6 months
• Location: Reading 3 Days Per Week/Remote
• Daily Rate: Up to £600 Per Day (Inside IR35)

SOC Lead - 6 Month Contract - Inside IR35 - Hybrid