SOC Shift Lead

Searchability NS&D; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 70,200 - 85,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-profile projects

Career progression

Training & certification support

Exposure to critical environments

Job summary

Searchability NS&D is seeking an experienced SOC Shift Lead to oversee the operational delivery of a busy Security Operations Centre while remaining hands-on with investigations.

You will lead Major Incident investigations, analyse security events across network, endpoint and cloud, and mentor analysts to uphold high standards. Eligibility for SC clearance and DV is required, and you will work in an onsite role in Hemel Hempstead.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior SOC Analyst, SOC Team Lead or SOC Shift Lead.
• Proven track record leading complex cyber security investigations.
• Strong knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK and threat-informed defence.
• Experience with Windows/Linux, network and cloud logs.
• Active SC clearance with DV eligibility and UK citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operational delivery of the SOC while remaining hands-on with investigations.
• Lead Major Incident investigations and technical response activities.
• Analyse advanced network, endpoint and cloud security events.
• Mentor SOC Analysts through real-time guidance and feedback.
• Collaborate with engineering to enhance detection capabilities.

Skills

SOC Shift Lead

SOC Team Lead

Senior SOC Analyst

Security Operations Centre

Microsoft Sentinel

Splunk Enterprise Security

Incident Response

MITRE ATT&CK

Threat Hunting

Active SC Clearance

Tools

Splunk Enterprise Security

Microsoft Sentinel

Job description

• 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, HTTP/S, 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

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