SOC Business Analyst

SOC/SIEM Consultant – OUTSIDE IR35 Contract – Hybrid (1x a week in Windsor) – 3 months initial

A specialist consultancy is working with a major UK energy company on a high-impact project to automate SOC operations and build next-generation security alerts. We\’re looking for a Consultant or Business Analyst with a strong cybersecurity background to lead requirements gathering and documentation for SOC automation within an Azure/SOAR environment.

This engagement is a pilot project that could evolve into a wider programme offering cutting-edge purple-team services. It\’s an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping future SOC automation initiatives.

What you\’ll do

• Engage directly with SOC analysts and security teams.
• Capture and document requirements for automating SOC alerts and workflows.
• Review existing requirements and identify improvements.
• Translate technical discussions into structured documentation.
• Contribute to shaping a future purple-team service combining red-team testing with custom alert creation.

What you bring

• Hands-on experience with SOC automation / SOAR tooling.
• A background as a Consultant or Security-focused Business Analyst.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
• Ability to liaise confidently with SOC engineers and analysts.
• Familiarity with IT, Cloud, and Cybersecurity concepts.