L3 SOC Analyst - Incident Response

An opportunity for an experienced Incident Response Analyst (SOC L3) to support a financial services organisation in London. Taking a senior technical role within the SOC, you'll investigate complex security incidents and support their containment and resolution. This role would suit a hands-on analyst who can take ownership of escalated threats, communicate findings clearly and help strengthen incident response capabilities. What's on offer £650–£700 per day – Inside IR35 Initial 6-month contract with potential extension. Hybrid working – 3 days on-site in London . ASAP start . Opportunity to tackle complex security incidents within a financial services environment. What you need Proven experience operating at L3 within a SOC , with a strong focus on incident response. Experience managing escalated security incidents, from investigation and triage through to containment, eradication and recovery. Strong technical investigation skills across endpoint, network and identity-related threats. Hands-on experience using SIEM and EDR tools to analyse alerts, correlate evidence and establish incident scope. Ability to identify root causes and translate findings into practical remediation recommendations. Clear communication skills, including documenting investigations and keeping technical and business stakeholders informed. Ability to support junior analysts and contribute to improvements in detection rules, response playbooks and SOC processes. Previous experience in financial services or another regulated environment would be advantageous TPBN1_UKTJ