Position: SOC Onboarding Consultant

Location: Remote

Type: 6 Month Contract (Outside IR35)

Rate: £550 to £600 a day

Company Overview:

Join a prominent secure, integrated cloud services provider committed to safeguarding UK organisations and fostering cloud innovation and growth. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the mission of becoming a top-tier provider of secure, integrated cloud services.

At our client's company, success is driven by a diverse and inclusive culture, empowering exceptional individuals to thrive. With robust capabilities and strategic vendor partnerships, they support customers on their digital transformation journeys, regardless of their maturity, to operate effectively and securely in the cloud.

Role:

The consultant will play a crucial role in onboarding Microsoft Sentinel and Defender, providing professional services engagements for non-standard setups. The ideal candidate will possess strong security credentials and proficiency in documentation. Additionally, the role involves supporting the newly launched Managed eXtended Detection and Response (MXDR) service and contributing to automation strategies, particularly in transitioning from Workspace to Terraform.

Key Responsibilities:

• Microsoft Sentinel and Defender Onboarding: Lead the onboarding process for Microsoft Sentinel and Defender, ensuring smooth integration and functionality within clients' environments.
• Professional Services Engagements: Provide expert guidance and support for non-standard setups, offering professional services engagements to optimize security infrastructure.
• Documentation: Create comprehensive documentation outlining onboarding processes, configurations, and best practices for internal and client use.
• Support MXDR Launch: Assist in the implementation and support of the newly launched Managed eXtended Detection and Response (MXDR) service, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful deployment.
• Automation Strategy: Contribute to the development and execution of automation strategies, particularly focusing on transitioning from Workspace to Terraform for enhanced efficiency and scalability.
• Remote Team Collaboration: Work closely with a remote team of 20+ professionals, providing support, knowledge sharing, and collaboration to achieve project goals.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in onboarding Microsoft Sentinel and Defender in enterprise environments.
• Strong background in cybersecurity with relevant security credentials (e.g., CISSP, CEH, Security+).
• Proficiency in creating detailed documentation for technical processes and configurations.
• Experience in providing professional services engagements for non-standard security setups.
• Familiarity with Managed eXtended Detection and Response (MXDR) services is a plus.
• Demonstrated expertise in automation strategies, particularly transitioning from Workspace to Terraform.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving and project execution.