Job Title:
SOC Shift Lead
Role:
We’re looking for an experienced SOC Shift Lead to join our on-site team in Hemel Hempstead. In this role, you’ll lead a team of Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analysts, delivering critical cyber defence capabilities for a high-profile client. You’ll take ownership of incident detection, triage, and response activities, while helping drive continual service improvements and mentoring a diverse, talented SOC team.
What’s in it for you?
Take a leadership role in a mission-critical cyber defence function.
Work with industry-leading tools including Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk.
Develop your career while supporting a nationally significant client in a secure environment.
Responsibilities:
Lead shift-based SOC operations and provide line management to analysts.
Triage, monitor, and investigate security alerts impacting critical infrastructure.
Perform detailed analysis of logs, network traffic, and system events.
Support development and improvement of detection use cases aligned with MITRE ATT&CK.
Oversee incident documentation, reporting, and remediation advice.
Represent the SOC in partner and stakeholder meetings.
Contribute to SOC process improvement, skills development, and knowledge sharing.
Skills / Must Have:
Strong experience working in a SOC environment.
Proven team leadership or people management experience.
Expertise in Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk.
Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
Sound understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP, SMTP, etc.), firewalls, VPNs, AV products, and enterprise infrastructure.
It would be great if you had:
Skills in malware analysis or reverse engineering.
Experience with scripting or programming (Python, PowerShell, Bash, etc.).
Relevant SOC certifications (e.g., CREST, Blue Team Level 1).
Exposure to additional SIEM tools such as QRadar.
Benefits:
25 days annual leave (plus option to purchase more).
Health cash plan, life assurance, and company pension.
Flexible benefits fund tailored to your lifestyle needs.
Salary:
Competitive – based on experience and qualifications.
Additional Information:
Employment Type: Permanent, full-time
Location: On-site in Hemel Hempstead (Shift Pattern: 2 Days, 2 Nights, 4 Off)
Security Clearance: Must be eligible for DV (Developed Vetting)