Hybrid SOC Lead — Cyber Security Operations

Smart DCC Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Private healthcare

Flexible benefits

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

Smart DCC Ltd is recruiting a Lead Cyber Security Operations Analyst to lead complex cyber incident investigations and shape the SOC. The role is hybrid with sites in Manchester or London, offering senior responsibilities and opportunities to influence security best practice across the organisation.

You will drive detection content development, ML analytics, and security automation while mentoring the team and coordinating with stakeholders to strengthen cyber resilience across the smart energy

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading cyber security incident response and investigations in complex environments.
• Experience working in a Security Operations Centre (SOC).
• Strong understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK framework and cyber threat landscape.
• Knowledge of cloud services (AWS, Azure, Microsoft 365) and Defender/Security features.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead cyber security investigations and major incident response activities, providing technical leadership during security incidents.
• Drive development of detection content, ML analytics and security automation within the SOC.
• Mentor and develop team capability through coaching, training and tabletop exercises.
• Build and enhance threat intelligence capabilities and translate threats into security improvements.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen security and cyber resilience.

Skills

Incident response

SOC experience

MITRE ATT&CK

Cloud platforms

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Smart DCC Ltd is recruiting a Lead Cyber Security Operations Analyst to lead complex cyber incident investigations and shape the SOC. The role is hybrid with sites in Manchester or London, offering senior responsibilities and opportunities to influence security best practice across the organisation.

You will drive detection content development, ML analytics, and security automation while mentoring the team and coordinating with stakeholders to strengthen cyber resilience across the smart energy