Security Operations Centre Lead

TieTalent; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Security Operations Centre Lead to ensure the smooth operation of SOC processes. This pivotal role involves protecting client systems and guiding a team through complex cyber defense challenges. The successful candidate will monitor security alerts, manage SOC Analysts, and enhance team capabilities in threat detection. This shift-based position requires a deep understanding of security operations and the ability to obtain UK Security Clearance. Join a company that values diversity and inclusion, and make a significant impact in the cybersecurity field.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Security Operations Centre (SOC) environment.
• Strong familiarity with SIEM platforms including Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and investigating alerts across security systems.
• Providing line management to SOC Analysts and enhancing team knowledge.

Skills

Security Operations Centre (SOC) experience

People management

SIEM platforms (Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk)

Mitre Att&ck Framework

Threat analysis

Job description

Security Operations Centre Lead is required by Logic to work for a large scale industry leading organisation based in Hemel Hempstead.

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 (team of 4) -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

In order to be successful for this role you will need to be able to demonstrate the following experience:

Proven experience in a Security Operations Centre (SOC) environment

Experience working as a SOC Level 2

Previous people management or line management experience

Strong familiarity with SIEM platforms including Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk

Knowledge and use of the Mitre Att&ck Framework for detection and threat analysis

In-depth understanding of:

Client-server applications and multi-tier web environments

Relational databases, firewalls, VPNs, enterprise AntiVirus solutions

Please note this is a shift-based position, following a rotation of 2 days (6am-6pm), 2 nights (6pm-6am), 4 days off.*

Due to the highly secure nature of this work all applicants will be required to gain UK Security Clearance to the highest level. You must be a British National who has been resident in the UK for at least the last 10 years and you cannot have been outside the UK for more than 28 days on any one occasion within the last 5 years.

To apply for this role please send your CV in the first instance and if relevant you will be contacted with full role and company information.

We are passionate about promoting diversity, inclusion, and equality, and are committed to working with clients who share our outlook. We offer equal opportunities to all candidates regardless of background, identity, sexuality, and disability. We strive to create inclusive cultures where diversity is seen as real value for the company. Our mission is for everyone to feel empowered to be their true authentic selves at work