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Simon Webster
Senior Information Security Officer
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Founding Contractor · 2026
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Primary specialism
Cyber Security
Location / working location
Preston
Current availability
Available now
Confirmed 21 Aug 2026
Profile status
Active contractor profile
Professional profile
Across my 30 plus year career in Information Security I have gained a broad insight into the challenges that businesses experience when trying to navigate the difficult path between an effective level of cyber resilience whilst maintaining business productivity. I have worked in a diversity of business types in many different cultures, including working with blue chip enterprises and critical national infrastructure in the UK, the Middle East and Africa. I have created world leading Security Operations Centres, matured cyber response processes and led teams in managing and resolving thousands of security incidents with a proven track record of ensuring that none resulted in reputational damage or gained the attention of the media, which could be viewed as the ultimate measure of success.
Core skills
ISMS
Processes
Policies and Playbooks. Maturing or building world class SOC
What I’m looking for next
Target roles: SOC Manager · Information Security Manager · Information Security Officer
I am looking for a new challenge that broadens my experience in CNI
Contract preferences
Working preferenceRemote · Hybrid · On-site
Will workAnywhere
IR35 preferenceOutside IR35 · Inside IR35
Expected rate
£650–£750/day
SeniorityMid-level
Contract lengthAny contract length
IT experience30 years
Contracting experience15 years
Available from21 Aug 2026
Relevant work experience
My career has centred on building and maturing Security Operations capabilities that deliver measurable improvements in detection, response, and cyber resilience. I have led SOC teams through thousands of high severity incidents, coordinated major cyber events, and embedded disciplined operational processes across IT and OT estates. This includes designing and implementing SOCs from the ground up, unifying fragmented security operations, and strengthening cyber defence across complex environments such as Yorkshire Water, Heathrow Airport, NHS Digital, and major financial institutions.
Experience & credentials
Certifications, sector experience and security clearance are self-declared unless specifically marked as independently verified by IT Contractors UK.
Sector experience
Financial · Insurance · Retail · CNI
Certifications
PCI DSS
Professional links
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