Contract Security Operations Lead

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in London is seeking a Contract Security Operations Lead to oversee their security operations. This role requires proven experience in a SOC environment and strong knowledge of Microsoft Security solutions. The position offers an exciting opportunity to lead a team and influence security strategies within the organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Security Operations or SOC environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Security solutions.
• Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework.

Responsibilities

• Lead security operations and incident response processes.
• Guide both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Customize Sentinel detections using KQL.

Skills

Leadership

Incident Response

Communication

Cloud Security

Microsoft Security Solutions

KQL

Education

Microsoft certifications (SC-200, AZ-500)

Job description

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Contract Security Operations Lead, London

Client: Velocity Tech

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

Job Description:

Velocity Tech has partnered with an exciting tech company in London that is looking for a SecOps Lead to join them on a contract basis.

This role will last a minimum of 6 months and is likely to extend afterward.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in a Security Operations or SOC environment, with previous leadership or senior analyst responsibilities.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Security solutions such as Defender for Endpoint, Office 365, or Identity.
• Solid understanding of incident response processes and best practices.
• Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework and common attacker techniques.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and guide both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with KQL and customizing Sentinel detections.
• Exposure to cloud security operations (Azure preferred).
• Microsoft certifications such as SC-200 or AZ-500 are a bonus but not essential.