Security Operations Center Team Leader

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated SOC Team Leader to oversee a dynamic team in a high-stakes environment. This role offers the unique opportunity to lead from the front, mentoring junior analysts while ensuring the security of critical national infrastructure. You'll be at the forefront of incident response and detection engineering, contributing to the development of robust security practices aligned with the MITRE ATT&CK framework. Join a mission-driven team that values professional development and offers a secure workplace where your contributions have a real-world impact.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Certifications Support

Career Growth

Secure Work Environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Security Operations Centre with real-time monitoring.
• Strong knowledge of SIEM tools and incident response practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of SOC Analysts, providing guidance and support.
• Investigate alerts and drive incident response actions.

Skills

Security Operations Centre (SOC)

Incident Response

SIEM Tools (Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk)

Mentoring and Coaching

Network Protocols

Communication Skills

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Splunk

Job description

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Client:

TECHTRACE PARTNERS

Location:

london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job Description:

Are you an experienced SOC Analyst ready to lead from the front?

Looking for the next step where your mentoring skills and technical depth can make a difference in a high-stakes environment?

We’re hiring a SOC Team Leader to join a growing security operations function responsible for protecting critical national infrastructure. This is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership position in a highly secure, fast-paced environment, where your work directly contributes to national resilience.

Please note:

• You must be a British Citizen and eligible for DV (Developed Vetting) Clearance.
• This role is on site and includes shifts

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the front line: Oversee a team of SOC Analysts during your shift – offering technical guidance, support, and escalation management.
• Stay hands-on: Investigate complex alerts, identify threats, and drive coordinated incident response actions.
• Elevate the team: Coach and mentor analysts, support their development, and help embed a continuous improvement mindset.
• Strengthen detection: Contribute to the development and tuning of detection rules and playbooks, aligned to the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Communicate with impact: Act as the point of contact during incidents, maintaining clear handovers and reporting.

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven experience in a Security Operations Centre (SOC) with exposure to real-time monitoring, triage, and incident response.
• Strong working knowledge of SIEM tools – especially Microsoft Sentinel or Splunk.
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, detection engineering, and threat-informed defence practices.
• Solid understanding of network protocols, endpoint monitoring, logs, and security tooling.
• Previous experience mentoring or coaching junior analysts – you might not have been a manager yet, but you’re ready to lead.
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills, especially under pressure.
• Eligibility for Developed Vetting (DV) clearance – essential due to the nature of the work.

What’s In It for You?

• The chance to step into a leadership role and shape the SOC’s maturity and capability.
• Work in a secure, on-site environment with real-world impact.
• Join a team with strong support for professional development, certifications, and career growth.
• Be part of a mission-led team that safeguards the systems the country depends on.

Ready to lead from the front?

Apply today and take the next step in your cyber security career.