At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic Security Operations Centre and manage complex cyber security investigations.
- Company: Established cyber security organisation with a focus on high-profile security operations.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career progression, ongoing training, and exposure to critical infrastructure.
- Other info: Join a growing team with excellent opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in cyber security while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in SOC leadership, strong technical skills, and active SC clearance required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Job Description
SOC Shift Lead – Hemel Hempstead, UK
Package of up to £78,000 Depending on Experience
Full time onsite role – shift work
Active SC clearance required, and you must be eligible for DV
ABOUT THE CLIENT
Our client is a well-established cyber security organisation delivering managed security services to customers operating within highly secure and mission critical environments. They continue to invest heavily in their Security Operations Centre capability and are now looking for an experienced SOC Shift Lead to strengthen their technical leadership team.
THE BENEFITS
- Opportunity to work on high-profile security operations
- Career progression within a growing cyber security team
- Ongoing technical training and certification support
- Exposure to enterprise and critical national infrastructure environments
THE SOC SHIFT LEAD ROLE
As SOC Shift Lead, you will oversee the operational delivery of a busy Security Operations Centre while remaining hands-on with technical investigations. You will act as the senior escalation point during your shift, leading incident response, mentoring analysts and ensuring high standards across investigations.
You will also:
- Lead Major Incident investigations and technical response activities
- Analyse advanced network, endpoint and cloud security events
- Drive improvements to detection logic and operational processes
- Coach and develop SOC Analysts through real-time guidance and regular feedback
- Work closely with engineering teams to enhance detection capabilities
SOC SHIFT LEAD ESSENTIAL SKILLS
- Previous experience as a Senior SOC Analyst, SOC Team Lead or SOC Shift Lead
- Strong experience leading complex cyber security investigations
- Commercial experience with Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk Enterprise Security
- Excellent understanding of MITRE ATT and CK, incident response and threat-informed defence
- Strong networking knowledge including TCP/IP, DNS, SMTP, LDAP and VPN technologies
- Experience analysing Windows, Linux, endpoint, identity, network and cloud security logs
- Ability to mentor and develop technical teams
- Active SC Clearance, eligibility for DV and Sole British Citizenship
TO BE CONSIDERED
Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly via robin.muirhead@searchability.com. For further information please call me: 07719 065949.
By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.
KEY SKILLS
- SOC Shift Lead
- SOC Team Lead
- Senior SOC Analyst
- Security Operations Centre
- Microsoft Sentinel
- Splunk Enterprise Security
- Incident Response
- MITRE ATT and CK
- Threat Hunting
- Security Operations
- Active SC Clearance
- NSD
Senior team lead-shift management in Hemel Hempstead employer: Searchability NS&D
As a leading organisation in cyber security and technology transformation, our client offers an exceptional work environment in London, where you can engage with high-impact Defence and National Security programmes. With a strong focus on professional development, flexible working arrangements, and the opportunity to collaborate with seasoned experts, this role promises not only career progression but also the chance to tackle complex challenges that make a real difference in securing sensitive environments.
