CareerPlan

Security Operations Consultant

Belfast, gbFull-time2026-10-19 → 2026-11-10
HybridSecurity clearance required

Core

Lead Security Operations Centre (SOC) analysts and incident response specialists for enterprise and public sector clients, providing hands-on operational leadership and advisory support to modernize security environments.

Role type

Senior IC Security Operations Consultant (Client-facing)

Builds

Enhanced SOC capabilities, incident response playbooks, and optimized SIEM/SOAR/EDR environments for clients

Domain

Cyber Security / Security Operations / Consulting

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

SOC team leadership, incident response management, SIEM/SOAR/EDR technical expertise, security frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF, ISO 27001), stakeholder communication

Preferred skills

Management consulting or MSSP experience, regulated UK environment experience, cloud security monitoring (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Technologies

Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, CrowdStrike Falcon, Microsoft Azure, AWS, GCP

Responsibilities

Lead and develop SOC analysts and incident response specialists; manage live cyber incidents including containment and recovery; advise clients on improving SIEM, SOAR, and EDR capabilities; develop incident playbooks and standard operating procedures; support the development of modern Security Operations services.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities