SOC Shift Leader

Fynity; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Cyber Security firm in the UK is seeking a SOC Shift Lead to oversee operations in a 24x7 Cyber Security Operations Centre. You will manage teams, ensure quality assurance, and support critical defence operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive cybersecurity experience, strong leadership abilities, and expertise with tools like Microsoft Sentinel and Cisco AMP. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to national security in a challenging environment.

Benefits

Shift allowance

Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience across network security, infrastructure, and operating systems.
• Ability to lead teams and enforce standards.
• Experience mentoring analysts and performing QA in a SOC.
• Strong communication skills for escalation and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Ensure shift continuity and quality assurance.
• Mentor analysts and support skills development.
• Act as first point of contact for non-critical escalations.
• Capture feedback to improve SOPs and workflows.

Skills

Cybersecurity experience

Leadership skills

Mentoring analysts

Strong communication skills

Understanding of OSI model

Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Defender

Cisco AMP

Darktrace

ExtraHop

Job description

SOC Shift Lead – Defence (Onsite, 24x7)

Up to £70K + Shift allowance and Bonus.

Step into a pivotal role in a high-stakes, 24x7 Cyber Security Operations Centre supporting critical defence operations. As SOC Shift Lead, you’ll oversee Tier 1 and Tier 2 analysts, ensuring operational excellence, consistent threat detection, and smooth shift handovers while mentoring and developing your team.

In this SOC Shift Leader role you’ll help shape how the SOC operates, improve processes, and work closely with intelligence and incident response teams on real‑world defence threats. You’ll be at the heart of protecting national security, using tools like Microsoft Sentinel, Defender, Cisco AMP, Darktrace, and ExtraHop.

As a SOC Shift Leader you will report into the SOC Manager and you day to day will cover:

• Ensure shift continuity and quality assurance
• Enforce standards and support clear shift handovers
• Mentor analysts and support skills development
• Highlight capability gaps and training needs
• Act as first point of contact for non‑critical escalations
• Liaise with SOC Manager, CTI, and IR teams
• Capture feedback to improve SOPs, playbooks, and workflows

Can you bring these skills to the SOC Shift Leader role:

• Cybersecurity experience across network security, infrastructure, and operating systems
• Ability to lead teams, enforce standards, and foster high performance
• Experience mentoring analysts, peer coaching, or performing QA in a SOC
• Strong communication skills for escalation, coordination, and documentation
• Understanding of OSI model and protocols: DNS, HTTP/S, SSL, SMTP, FTP/S, LDAP/S
• Hands‑on experience with SIEM platforms and/or packet capture tools

If you thrive in fast‑paced, challenging environments and want to make a real impact as a SOC shift Leader in the defence sector, this is your opportunity.

Onsite | DV Clearance eligibility required | 24x7 shift pattern