Enterprise cybersecurity expertise across every major SIEM platform.
Sentinel · QRadar · Splunk · Elastic. Founded by a senior SOC engineer with 10+ years across BT, IBM, Hilti, PA Consulting, and Ford. Two ways to engage iCore Fusion.
No agency. No markup. No intermediary. You speak to Adam directly from the first conversation.
Managed security for your business
24/7 threat monitoring, MDR, and incident response, without building an in-house team. Scalable to your needs.
Explore managed servicesHire a senior SIEM specialist
Direct B2B contract globally: Sentinel, QRadar, Splunk, or Elastic. UK Ltd or US LLC. No agency.
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Who is behind iCore Fusion
iCore Fusion is founded and led by Adam Musa, a senior SIEM engineer and SOC specialist with 10+ years of enterprise experience. Every engagement is personally overseen by Adam, supported by a specialist delivery team.
Adam Musa
Senior SIEM Engineer · SOC Specialist · CSIRT Lead
Platform-agnostic SIEM engineer with deep hands-on expertise across Microsoft Sentinel, IBM QRadar, Splunk ES, and Elastic Security. Built and led SOC operations at BT, IBM, Hilti, PA Consulting, Ford Motor Company, and Charles River Associates across the UK, Europe, and USA.
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- ISO 27001 Certified ISMS
- Microsoft Azure Security Engineer (in progress)
- CompTIA Security+ · NSE 2 · GCTI (SANS/IBM)
Platform expertise
Deep across all four major SIEM stacks
Most engineers specialise in one platform. iCore Fusion brings senior-level expertise across Sentinel, QRadar, Splunk, and Elastic, whichever stack your environment runs.
Microsoft Sentinel
8+ years · Primary platform
IBM QRadar
6+ years · Primary platform
Splunk ES
5+ years · Primary platform
Elastic / Kibana
4+ years · Primary platform
Behind every engagement
Real security operations, led by a senior engineer
Every engagement is hands-on SOC and SIEM work: detection engineering, threat hunting, and incident response. Scoped and delivered by Adam directly, not handed to a junior analyst.
For MSSPs & enterprises
Specialist contracting & consulting
Senior SIEM engineering available for direct B2B engagements across the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Europe, and Middle East. Whichever platform your environment runs.
No agency. No markup. Direct relationship via UK Ltd or US LLC.
Microsoft Sentinel: greenfield to optimisation
Full builds, data connector onboarding, KQL analytics rules, SOAR playbooks via Logic Apps, Defender XDR integration, and MITRE ATT&CK detection engineering.
IBM QRadar: Tier 3 & engineering
Correlation rule tuning, offence investigation, log source onboarding, Carbon Black integration, false positive reduction, and Tier 3 SOC escalation leadership.
Splunk ES: detection & SOAR
SPL detection rules, Phantom SOAR playbooks, dashboard engineering, log pipeline design, and threat hunting across enterprise Splunk environments.
Elastic Security: pipeline & detection
Logstash pipeline engineering, EQL detection rules, Elasticsearch optimisation, Fleet and Beats management, and MITRE-aligned use case development.
CSIRT lead & incident response
Tier 3 SOC escalation, CSIRT leadership, complex threat investigations, digital forensics using EnCase and Volatility, and post-incident reviews.
Defender XDR & MDE deployment
Enterprise-scale Defender for Endpoint rollout, Intune policy enforcement, BitLocker encryption management, and XDR detection tuning.
For businesses
Managed security services
Enterprise-grade protection without building an in-house team. Sentinel-led monitoring, automated response, and expert oversight, delivered by engineers who have built SOCs at BT, IBM, and Hilti.
Managed detection & response
24/7 threat monitoring, alert triage, and incident response using Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR.
SOAR automation & playbooks
Custom Logic Apps and SOAR playbooks that automatically contain threats and escalate real incidents.
SIEM health & detection engineering
KQL and EQL detection rule tuning, log ingestion optimisation, and MITRE ATT&CK aligned analytics rules.
Endpoint protection
Defender for Endpoint deployment, Intune baseline enforcement, BitLocker encryption, and CrowdStrike management.
Identity & Zero Trust
Entra ID conditional access, MFA enforcement, and privileged identity management across your organisation.
Phishing simulation & awareness
Realistic phishing campaigns, user behaviour scoring, and training programmes that reduce human risk.
Three ways to engage
From contracted to embedded — on your terms
iCore Fusion is built around your security goals, not ours. No lock-in. No pressure. The right model for where your business is right now, and where it is going.
Model 01
Flexible B2B contract
Engage iCore Fusion or a specialist contractor directly for a fixed term. Month-to-month or project-based. Clean B2B engagement via UK Ltd or US LLC.
Model 02
Contract-to-hire pathway
Start with a 6-month contract. Your specialist is embedded and trained in your environment throughout. If both parties want to continue permanently at the end of the term, we support a clean transition.
Model 03
In-house SOC build
Want to bring security in-house permanently? iCore Fusion designs, recruits, trains, and stands up your entire internal security team, with or without ongoing iCore Fusion involvement after handover.
What colleagues say
Professional endorsements
From senior colleagues at IBM and Hilti — organisations where Adam delivered Tier 3 SOC and CSIRT lead work.
“Adam's expertise across QRadar and Sentinel is exceptional. His ability to lead complex investigations, mentor junior analysts, and drive continuous SOC improvement made him one of the strongest Tier 3 engineers I have worked alongside.”
Colleague endorsement — Adam worked within the IBM SOC as a senior Tier 3 analyst.
“Adam led our Defender XDR deployment and incident response capability at Hilti with outstanding professionalism. His automation work reduced our response time significantly and his Sentinel expertise was first class throughout the engagement.”
Colleague endorsement — Adam delivered CSIRT lead work at Hilti Switzerland 2023–2024.
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Ready to engage iCore Fusion?
Whether you need a specialist contractor, a managed SOC, or help building your in-house team, the first step is a direct conversation. No forms, no sales team.
You speak to Adam from the first message.