IT Security Operations Lead
IT Security Operations Lead - Financial Services (Contract)
£585 Per Day Outside IR35
3 Days Per Week On Site (Central London)
We're looking for a seasoned IT Security Operations Lead with a strong background in financial services to provide interim leadership during a critical phase of our security operations transformation. This role supports the transition to a new Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP), ensuring operational continuity, cyber resilience, and audit readiness throughout.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead and mentor L2/L3 security analysts, ensuring high performance and effective prioritisation.
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Oversee day-to-day SOC operations - monitoring, triage, escalation, and incident response.
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Drive operational maturity, process improvement, and threat management initiatives.
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Ensure timely delivery of audit evidence, compliance reporting (e.g., NIST CSF), and internal controls.
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Lead response to major incidents and support on-call rota coordination.
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Support MSSP transition, including detailed documentation and knowledge transfer.
What You'll Bring:
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Proven leadership in IT Security Operations or SOC roles within financial services or similarly regulated environments.
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Deep understanding of enterprise infrastructure, incident response, vulnerability management, and threat intelligence.
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Experience in MSSP onboarding or third-party security transitions.
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Strong technical knowledge: Microsoft security stack, EDR, MITRE ATT&CK, vulnerability tools, and file integrity monitoring.
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Hands-on experience with enterprise networks (Cisco, Checkpoint), ServiceNow, and Jira.
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Clear, concise communication across technical and business stakeholders.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree and/or relevant certifications (CompTIA Security+, SSCP, etc.)
Eames Consulting is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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