SOC Leader & Senior Security SME

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Role: SOC Leader & Senior Security SME

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Redditch, UK

Mode of Working: Hybrid

Are you looking to lead security operations and drive advanced threat detection within a high-impact enterprise environment?

We have an exciting opportunity for you - SOC Leader & Senior Security SME!

Careers at TCS: It means more

TCS is a purpose-led transformation company, built on belief. We do not just help businesses to transform through technology. We support them in making a meaningful difference to the people and communities they serve - our clients include some of the biggest brands in the UK and worldwide. For you, it means more to make an impact that matters, through challenging projects which demand ambitious innovation and thought leadership.

• Lead enterprise SOC operations for a major retail client in a complex security landscape.
• Drive continuous improvement in security monitoring, incident response, and threat detection.
• Work with advanced Microsoft security technologies and global cybersecurity teams.

The Role

As a SOC Leader & Senior Security SME, you will be responsible for leading Security Operations Centre (SOC) services and ensuring effective incident detection, response, and continuous security improvement. Acting as the primary interface between TCS and the client, you will drive operational excellence, manage security incidents, and enhance security posture through engineering and automation initiatives. This role requires strong leadership, hands-on technical expertise, and the ability to operate in a high-pressure, mission-critical environment.

Your responsibilities:

• Lead SOC operations across onshore and offshore teams, ensuring high service quality and performance.
• Take ownership of major security incidents, providing leadership in investigation, containment, and resolution.
• Drive advanced threat analysis and support L2/L3 investigations for complex security events.
• Collaborate with security engineering, infrastructure, and application teams to improve security posture.
• Manage client relationships and act as the primary point of contact for SOC services and reporting.
• Ensure delivery of service reporting, KPIs, SLAs, and governance artefacts.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across SOC processes, tooling, and threat detection capabilities.
• Lead SIEM engineering and platform enhancement initiatives, particularly within Microsoft Sentinel.
• Implement automation and AI-driven improvements within SOC and security operations workflows.
• Ensure comprehensive documentation, including incident reports, root cause analysis, and technical procedures.
• Produce dashboards and regular reports for leadership, compliance, and audit requirements.
• Contribute to business growth by identifying opportunities and supporting solution development efforts.

Your Profile

Essential skills/knowledge/experience:

• Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong experience in SOC operations, incident response, and security event management.
• Hands-on expertise in SIEM platforms, particularly Microsoft Sentinel.
• Experience working with Microsoft Defender suite and Microsoft 365 security technologies.
• Strong knowledge of SIEM engineering, use case development, and alert tuning.
• Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, and NCSC guidelines.
• Experience with SOAR automation, EDR/XDR tools, and threat intelligence integration.
• Strong understanding of cloud security, particularly in Azure environments.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage customer-facing security operations.

Desirable skills/knowledge/experience:

• Strong experience managing SOC operations and leading security teams.
• Good experience with Microsoft security technologies (Sentinel, Defender, Purview).
• Previous experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell or Python.
• Familiarity with security tools including email security, network security, EDR, WAF, and IAM platforms.
• Experience integrating security tools with SIEM and ITSM platforms such as ServiceNow.
• Exposure to AI-driven security tools, including Security Copilot.
• Relevant certifications such as SC-200, AZ-500, CompTIA Security+, CySA+, CISSP, or CISM.

Rewards & Benefits

TCS is consistently voted a Top Employer in the UK and globally. Our competitive salary packages feature pension, health care, life assurance, laptop, phone, access to extensive training resources and discounts within the larger Tata network.

We offer health & wellness initiatives and sports events; we are the proud sponsor of the London Marathon.

Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing

Tata Consultancy Services UK&I is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all individuals in accordance with the UK Equality Act 2010 and the UK Human Rights Act 1998.

We welcome and embrace diversity in race, nationality, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, age, physical ability, gender reassignment, sexual orientation. We are a disability inclusive employer and encourage disabled people to apply for this role.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer an interview to applicants with disabilities or long-term conditions who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please email us at UKI.recruitment@tcs.com if you would like to opt in.

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Next Steps:

Application Process (optional)

1. Online application: You can apply directly through LinkedIn/ by uploading your CV. In case you wish to submit your application via another format like audio/video, please, contact - UKI.recruitment@tcs.com
2. Skill-Based discussion: This will be a level 1 interview with the project team, it can be via video or in-person. Details will be confirmed by your recruiter.
3. Managerial discussion: This discussion will focus on behavioural aspects and person-organisation fit.
4. HR Discussion: This will be with one of the members of the HR team and will cover your career journey, aspirations for growth, compensation and any other questions you may have.

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