20 of 20 Contract Security Operations Jobs in England

Job Title: Security Operations Analyst Location: Northampton (Minimum of 2 days onsite required) Contract: Inside IR35 Hours/Duration: Full-time, 5 days per week. Overall project expected to be 3 months in duration. The Role of Security Operations Analyst Our client, who is one the … UK's leading trade suppliers, is seeking an experienced Security Governance Analyst to join the Security Team to assist with managing alerts and incidents, developing automation, and ensuring the effective operation of the security monitoring infrastructure. This role is expected to last for 3 months in duration … from home, this work arrangement is essential based on the role requirements. Key Responsibilities Handle and resolve ITSM incidents and service requests related to security operations, ensuring they are properly tracked, prioritised, and closed within SLA Manage and respond to Microsoft Sentinel security incidents, including triage, analysis More ❯

Security Operations Manager Contract role (Outside IR35) Location: London (Remote) iO Associates is aligned with a leading housing association to recruit a hands-on Security Operations Manager to lead incident response, threat detection, and security monitoring efforts. You'll guide a capable SOC team, manage … real-time investigations, and enhance their security posture using Microsoft Sentinel, Defender, and KQL. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the Security Operations Centre (SOC) Handle incident response (including drills, simulations, response actions) Oversee threat detection and monitoring (via SIEM tools) Drive vulnerability management Report security posture … GSOC, CPSA, SANS, CCIM, MS-500, AZ-500/204, SC-100/200/300/400. Proven experience managing a SOC/Security Operations function within housing association/public sector. Strong experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Kusto (KQL), Azure Defender tools Hands-on incident response, threat More ❯

Head of SOC Operations - URGENT Start date: ASAP Location: London (1-2 days a week in the office) Contract length: 6 Months initially (likely to extend) Company: FTSE 100 Company How you will contribute.. The Head of SOC Operations will play a critical role in, overseeing the …/365 monitoring, detection, and response to cybersecurity threats and incidents, ensuring operational excellence, threat intelligence integration, and alignment with the organization's security objectives. The ideal candidate is a proven cybersecurity leader with a deep understanding of security operations, threat landscapes, incident response, and team leadership. … This individual will play a key role in shaping the future of our cyber defense capabilities. Responsibilities: Lead and manage the daily operations of the Security Operations Center, including managing a multi-tiered team of managers, analysts, and incident responders. Develop and execute SOC strategy, goals, and More ❯

I have a requirement to support a university in their search for a Security Operations Manager. You will need to have experience managing and working with Managed Service Security Providers. Higher Education experience is deseribale but not essential. You will need to demonstrate Security Operations experience, working with SOC, SIEM, Sentinel, DFE etc. Ideally having security credentials that are backed up with certifications. Role: Security Operations Manager Rate: £5-600 per day Length: Initial 3 months IR35: Outside Location: Hybrid (South of England) Start date: 16.06.2025 Please contact for further information. More ❯

A multinational semiconductor and software design company seeks a Microsoft Security (Sentinel) Automation & Detection Engineer for a 6-month contract to start ASAP, based in Cambridge (Hybrid), Inside IR35 Role Overview: Utilising knowledge of security operations, incident response, and detection engineering, you will be responsible for the … delivery of Microsoft SIEM detections and security automations. The successful candidate will be proficient in automation and orchestration tools (e.g., SOAR platforms, scripting languages like Python, PowerShell, KQL) and have experience with integrating security tools (e.g., SIEM, EDR, firewalls) APIs, and Case Management tools for data enrichment. Key … Skills and Experience Experience contributing to large-scale, sprint-based, security automation and detection engineering projects in a SOC/Cyber Defense or similar environment Recent hands-on experience with managing and implementing Microsoft Sentinel log sources and detection, with knowledge of the related technical best practices in Sentinel More ❯

from Office (WFO) role. This role will focus on creating a business strategy, gap analysis and implementation, for securing their Azure-based infrastructure, integrating security automation, ensuring PCI DSS compliance, vulnerability and penetration testing and incident response. This role will focus on developing and maintaining secure, scalable Azure DevOps … pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform. Their ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud security best practices, automation, and a proactive approach to integrating security across their software delivery lifecycle. A key part of this position will also involve mentoring an internal engineer, developing … structured security policies, and managing Sentinel, Defender and SOAR solutions for automated threat response. Additionally, the role requires liaising with third-party support partners to coordinate security solutions, manage incidents, and enhance overall cybersecurity posture. Responsibilities Infrastructure Security: Architect and secure Azure-based infrastructure using Terraform, ensuring More ❯

About the Role:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (Deputy CISO) to join our dynamic cybersecurity team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a robust understanding of information security, policy development, and hands-on technical expertise. The Assistant CISO … will play a key role in rewriting and implementing information security standards, collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure alignment with organisational risk management practices, and fostering a proactive security culture across the company.As a key partner to the CISO, this role involves both strategic thinking and practical, hands … on execution of information security activities. The Assistant CISO will contribute to the development, maintenance, and enforcement of security policies and standards, while also ensuring that security risks are actively managed through collaboration with the Joint Risk Committee (JRC) and other relevant teams. Key Responsibilities: Standards Development More ❯

Security Operations Lead A Global FS Firm requires a Contract SOC Lead to provide operational leadership across the SOC during an MSSP transition. Day Rate: £585pd IR35 Status: Outside Duration: 6 months initially Travel: 2 days a week in Central London This SOC Lead will have the following … previous experience: Provide strategic and operational leadership to L2/L3 analysts, fostering a high-performance culture through mentorship, coaching, and clear alignment with security priorities. Oversee day-to-day security monitoring, incident triage, queue management, and tool effectiveness, ensuring SLAs are met and operational workflows are optimised. … while coordinating with stakeholders and supporting an on-call rota for critical events. Ensure audit-readiness through the creation of compliance documentation, reporting on security posture and trends, and maintaining internal control frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF) Manage the transition to a new MSSP by delivering robust SOPs, process documentation More ❯

A prominent client within the Defence & Security sector is seeking an experienced and proactive Microsoft 365 Security Design Engineer to architect and deliver robust security solutions across the M365 platform. This role demands deep technical proficiency in M365 security features, alongside a comprehensive understanding of contemporary … cyber threats, compliance mandates, and enterprise security architectures. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design and deployment of security controls across Microsoft 365 E5 services, including Endpoint Security, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, and Microsoft Teams. Provide subject matter expertise in the planning and implementation phases of … Windows 11 and Exchange Online projects. Develop, document, and maintain security configuration baselines in alignment with recognised standards such as NIST, CIS, and ISO/IEC 27001. Configure and manage Microsoft security technologies, including Defender for Office 365, Defender for Cloud, Defender for Endpoint/Servers, Microsoft Purview More ❯

Role Overview We're looking for an experienced Information Security Compliance Consultant to join a purpose-driven organisation on a part-time basis . In this role, you'll take the lead in strengthening the organisation's security posture by driving forward incident response, vulnerability management, and compliance … initiatives. You'll be a key player in embedding security best practices across the business and ensuring alignment with industry standards. Responsibilities Work 7-hour days, 3 days a week Act as a trusted advisor on information security matters, supporting projects, solution development, and change initiatives with expert … guidance. Perform regular risk evaluations to uncover and address potential security gaps. Lead the end-to-end management of security incidents, ensuring swift and effective resolution. Design and deliver engaging training sessions to raise awareness and promote a security-first mindset across the organisation. Monitor the evolving More ❯

M365 Security Design Engineer Remote working - UK Wide 6-month contract Paying up to 90p/h (Outside IR35) - DOE Responsibilities : Design and implement security controls across E5 Microsoft 365 services (e.g., Endpoints; Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Teams). Support Windows 11 and Exchange Online projects through … their design and deployment stages. Develop and maintain security configurations and baselines in line with industry standards (e.g., NIST, CIS, ISO 27001). Configure and manage Microsoft Defender for Office 365/Cloud/Endpoint/Servers, Purview (Information Protection, Data Loss Prevention), and Microsoft Entra (Azure AD) security … integrating with MS Sentinel and working with existing SOC teams to adopt Sentinel technology capability. Experience of implementing MS Privileged Identity Management (PIM) Provide security input and guidance on identity and access management, conditional access policies, and zero trust architecture. Conduct risk assessments, gap analysis, and security impact More ❯

Head of Cyber Security & Infrastructure (3-month contract) Remote £600 to £700 day rate, Inside IR35 Your new role In your role, you will be leading a charitable organisation's Cyber Security operations function, setting up the Cyber dashboards, and providing continuous improvement on the organisation's … internal security posture, identifying and assessing cybersecurity risks, in accordance with laws, regulations, and industry standards. You will be working closely with the organisation's external SOC partner to enhance cyber resilience, conduct threat analysis and proactive risk assessment to design effective controls. You will also be providing a … alternative measures. What you'll need to succeed Extensive understanding of Azure, MS Defender, Sentinel, and Cyber Assessment Framework Experience leading a team of security and infrastructure engineers Extensive experience of creating cybersecurity roadmaps Experience of building and implementing strong operational processes Excellent communication skills with the ability to More ❯

Head of Cyber Security & Infrastructure (3-month contract) Remote £600 to £700 day rate, Inside IR35 Your new role In your role, you will be leading a charitable organisation's Cyber Security operations function, setting up the Cyber dashboards, and providing continuous improvement on the organisation's … internal security posture, identifying and assessing cybersecurity risks, in accordance with laws, regulations, and industry standards. You will be working closely with the organisation's external SOC partner to enhance cyber resilience, conduct threat analysis and proactive risk assessment to design effective controls. You will also be providing a … alternative measures. What you'll need to succeed Extensive understanding of Azure, MS Defender, Sentinel, and Cyber Assessment Framework Experience leading a team of security and infrastructure engineers Extensive experience of creating cybersecurity roadmaps Experience of building and implementing strong operational processes Excellent communication skills with the ability to More ❯

Summer-Browning Associates are currently supporting our Central Government client, who are seeking a Splunk Security Architect on an initial 9 month contract. Service Location: London (Hybrid) As a Splunk Security Architect your main responsibilities will be to: * Produce Architecture diagrams, high level and low-level design documents. … to end experience of delivery lifecycle experience for improvements to Splunk SaaS. * Experience of defining improvements within Cyber departments, particularly, SIEM improvements within Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) functions that result in an increase in SIEM Maturity Levels. * Good communication, reporting, documentation and presentational skills. * AWS Infrastructure skills … for the configuration of EC2 servers, S3 buckets etc. Desirable: * Public Sector experience. * Experience with wider SIEM Solutions. * Experience with multiple Cyber Security related technologies. To apply, please submit latest CV for consideration More ❯

We are currently recruiting for Cyber Security Lead/Monitoring with experience building a Security Operations Center, full life-cycle to join a great project for 18+ months that is ran by a Central Government Authority. The best thing about this opportunity is that you will have More ❯

Splunk Engineer/Security Architect Location: Hybrid - Remote with up to 2 days/week in Contract Duration: 9 months (192 working days) Active SC clearance required Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Splunk Engineer/Security Architect to lead strategic and tactical improvements to the SIEM … and associated components across a large-scale hybrid security environment. You'll play a pivotal role in enhancing monitoring capabilities, driving SIEM convergence, and supporting the maturity of security operations. This role is aligned to a national programme improving the government's ability to detect and respond to … Experience with SIEM convergence from legacy platforms Familiarity with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Git Background in Ethical Hacking, IDAM, PKI, or broader information security disciplines A team-oriented, adaptable mindset with a problem-solving approach Required Qualifications Splunk Cloud Administrator Splunk Enterprise Security Splunk SOAR Administrator Splunk More ❯

I am recruiting for a Splunk Security Architect to work on a hybrid basis - 2 days in London, 3 days remote. The role falls inside IR35 so you will have to work through an umbrella company for the duration of the contract. You must have worked in Central Government … experience for improvements to Splunk SaaS is also essential. You must have experience of defining improvements within Cyber departments, particularly, SIEM improvements within Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) functions that result in an increase in SIEM Maturity Levels. Please apply ASAP to discuss further. More ❯

per day (inside ir35) - 9 months+ All applicants must hold an active SC clearance. My client is on the hunt for a Lead Security Architect to join a central government client of theirs. They require someone with strong experience in Splunk. Responsibilities: Produce Architecture diagrams, high level and low … Full end to end experience of the delivery lifecycle experience for improvements Experience of defining improvements within Cyber departments, particularly, SIEM improvements within Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) functions that result in an increase in SIEM Maturity Levels. Experience of the lifecycle of SIEM delivery, including convergence from More ❯

Job Title: Cloud Security and Infrastructure Engineer Location: London (One day a week on site) Rate: 500 a day Outside IR35 Contract Duration: 6 Months Key Responsibilities: Oversee Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) deployments, ensuring high availability, security, and scalability. Manage Microsoft 365 identity and access solutions, including Azure … AD B2C and Single Sign-On (SSO) configurations. Administer secure remote access technologies and enforce zero-trust policies. Configure Cloudflare for web security, DDoS protection, and performance enhancement. Lead incident response, conduct forensic investigations, and implement preventive measures. Manage Dataverse solutions, including data modelling, access permissions, and security policies. Required Skills: Strong knowledge of Azure AKS and DevOps practices. Proficiency in Microsoft 365 security and identity access management. Familiarity with Cloudflare security services. Expertise in Microsoft Defender security operations. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft RBAC and PIM. Experience in threat detection and incident response. Hands More ❯

SOAR Developer on a contract basis. The successful candidate will be working with a Telecoms end clientacross various projects. Key Responsibilities: Work closely with security analysts and engineers to detect and address security gaps by implementing automation workflows that enhance security operations. Evaluate and enhance CSOC workflows … detection and response workflows. Requirements: Experience of threat detection and response methodologies. Excellent background with tools such as SIEM & SOAR. Excellent understanding of cyber security principles. Good background with SOAR platforms such as Splunk Phantom, Siemplify & IBM Resilient. Telecommunications background. Further job details available upon request. Please note, due More ❯