Job Description
Lead SOC Analyst
Leeds
SC Clearance essential
Day Shift / On-site
A leading UK-based consultancy specialising in Defence and Security is seeking an experienced Lead SOC Analyst to support the day-to-day operations and continuous improvement of a dedicated SOC for a high-profile Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) organisation. This opportunity involves working at the forefront of cyber defence, helping to secure hundreds of cloud-hosted systems across AWS and Azure environments from persistent and advanced threats.
This strategic SOC is designed to be a benchmark of cyber security excellence, blending in-house and consultancy staff across multiple sites. Core operational duties will be conducted from a secure facility in Leeds, due to essential connectivity with the customers network.
The role is shift-based, supporting 24/7 operations as part of a structured four-team rotation. The successful candidate will play a vital role in detecting, analysing, and responding to security threats using industry-leading Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and orchestration tools. Due to the nature of the project applicants must hold an active SC Clearance and be eligible for enhanced clearance checks
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead operational cyber defence activities across a 24/7 SOC environment.
2. Deliver comprehensive shift handover briefin...