SOC/SIEM Consultant - OUTSIDE IR35 Contract - Hybrid (1x a week in Windsor) - 3 months initial
A specialist consultancy is working with a major UK energy company on a high-impact project to automate SOC operations and build next-generation security alerts. We're looking for a Consultant or Business Analyst with a strong cybersecurity background to lead requirements gathering and documentation for SOC automation within an Azure/SOAR environment.
This engagement is a pilot project that could evolve into a wider programme offering cutting-edge purple-team services. It's an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping future SOC automation initiatives.
What you'll do
* Engage directly with SOC analysts and security teams.
* Capture and document requirements for automating SOC alerts and workflows.
* Review existing requirements and identify improvements.
* Translate technical discussions into structured documentation.
* Contribute to shaping a future purple-team service combining red-team testing with custom alert creation.
What you bring
* Hands-on experience with SOC automation / SOAR tooling.
* A background as a Consultant or Security-focused Business Analyst.
* Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
* Ability to liaise confidently with SOC engineers and analysts.
* Familiarity with IT, Cloud, and Cybersecurity concepts.