Senior SOC Analyst – Contract | London (Office-Based) Inside IR35 | 3-Month Contract | Market Rate

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior SOC Analyst to join a leading financial services organisation based near Liverpool Street, London. This is an office-based role requiring strong expertise in threat analytics, incident response, and advanced cyber investigations within a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

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Act as the primary escalation point for complex security incidents, conducting deep-dive investigations to determine root cause, scope, and impact.

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Lead containment, eradication, and recovery activities, ensuring timely resolution of high-priority incidents.

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Support the standardisation and improvement of SOC processes, workflows, and reporting across regions.

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Work closely with Detection Engineering teams to fine-tune detection logic and enhance alert quality.

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Mentor junior SOC and IR analysts to uplift operational excellence.

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Contribute to the development and review of SOC SOPs and Tier 1/Tier 2 processes.

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Liaise with internal technology teams to support response tasks and escalate blockers when necessary.

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Prepare accurate responses for regulatory and audit queries.

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Maintain strong knowledge of emerging threats, attacker TTPs, and industry security practices.

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Participate in occasional out-of-hours incident response where required.

Your Profile

Essential Experience:

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5+ years’ experience as a Senior SOC Analyst or Tier 2/3 Analyst.

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Strong background in incident response, threat analytics, and cyber investigations.

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Deep understanding of attacker TTPs and incident response frameworks (NIST, SANS).

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Hands-on experience with SIEM/EDR/SOAR tools (Splunk preferred).

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Strong OS, networking, and security infrastructure skills.

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Experience within the financial services sector.

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Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex issues to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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Knowledge of security standards such as ISO 27001 and NIST CSF.

Desirable:

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Leadership experience within SOC operations.

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Expertise in detection engineering and advanced threat analysis.

If you’re an experienced SOC specialist seeking your next challenge within a high-impact financial environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV