Freelance remote job SC Head of SOC/Incident Response - Remote

Head of SOC/Incident Response
Inside IR35 ,rate circa £700 pd
Start : ASAP
Duration :6 months
Location : Fully remote. Occasional onsite meetings 1-2x per month - probably London.

Preferred exp of working in Central Gov or Defence environments.

About the Role
This consultant would typically fulfil a senior leadership position within the public sector and Defence, responsible for setting, leading, and delivering the vision for a modern, secure digital environment.
The priorities for this role include:
* Coordinating and integrating public sector/ Defence digital services
* Leveraging artificial intelligence for public benefit
* Strengthening and expanding digital and data infrastructure
* Elevating leadership and investing in talent
* Funding for outcomes and encouraging innovation
* Promoting transparency and accountability

Person Specification
Candidates should demonstrate:
* Several years of experience in Cyber Security Operations and Incident Management, particularly in digital and cloud first environments
* Strong knowledge of intrusion detection and analysis
* Comprehensive understanding of cyber security operations and effective incident response
* Expertise in security operations management, applied security capability, and protective security
* Awareness of information risk assessment and risk management
* Up-to-date knowledge of emerging threat intelligence and threat assessment
* Basic understanding of digital forensics sufficient to collaborate with forensics specialists

Qualifications and Certifications
* Familiarity with information security best practices, standards, and frameworks (e.g., Cyber Assessment Framework, ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, COBIT 5, CIS CSC 2, Cyber Essentials Plus, PCI DSS) is beneficial.
* Membership in relevant institutions or bodies (e.g., Institute of Information Security Professionals, Council for Registered Ethical Security Testers)
* Relevant industry qualifications and accreditations:
- Operations Centre Analyst
- Offensive Security Certified Professional,
- Certified Information Security Management
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional
- Relevant government qualifications or accreditations


Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.