SOC Shift Lead
Location: Hemel Hempstead (On-site, Shift-Based)
Security Clearance Level: Must be eligible for DV Clearance.
Benefits: 25 days annual leave (option to purchase additional days), health cash plan, life assurance, pension scheme, and a generous flexible benefits fund
Role & Responsibilities
As a SOC Shift Lead, you will ensure the smooth operation and continual enhancement of SOC processes and personnel. You will play a pivotal role in protecting client systems and guiding the team through sophisticated cyber defence challenges.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Monitoring, triaging, and investigating alerts across host and network security systems
- Performing deep analysis of traffic, logs, and system events to identify threats and vulnerabilities
- Providing line management to SOC Analysts—developing capability and supporting career progression
- Enhancing team knowledge across SOC tooling, detection methodologies, and threat triage
- Analysing and optimising detection rules and use cases based on Mitre Att&ck
- Maintaining detailed and up-to-date incident documentation, findings, and mitigation strategies
- Acting as a representative of the SOC in key meetings and internal stakeholder engagements
- Working shifts from the on-site SOC in Hemel Hempstead
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