Security Operations Center Shift Leader

SOC Shift Lead – Cyber Defence & Security

Location: On-site, Hemel Hempstead

Security Clearance: Must be eligible for DV Clearance

Shifts: 2 Days (6AM-6PM), 2 Nights (6PM-6AM), 4 Days Off

Up to £75K, dependent on skills and experience + 20% Shift Allowance.

We’re looking for an experienced SOC professional ready to step into a Shift Lead role within a fast-paced Managed Security Operations Centre. This is a hands-on leadership position combining incident response, threat detection, and team mentoring across multiple critical client environments. Due to the nature of the role, a very high level of security clearance is required; you must be eligible for DV clearance in the UK. Candidates must be willing and able to achieve this.

You’ll act as the escalation point for complex security incidents while leading a team of SOC Analysts in a live 24/7 environment. The role offers genuine variety, technical depth, and the opportunity to help shape detection capability and SOC maturity.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and support SOC Analysts during shift operations
• Triage, investigate, and escalate security incidents
• Analyse logs, alerts, and network activity to identify threats
• Support incident response and post-incident reporting
• Contribute to detection rules, use cases, and process improvements

Experience required:

• SOC / cyber security operations experience
• Incident handling and escalation in enterprise environments
• SIEM experience (e.g. Sentinel, Splunk or similar)
• Strong understanding of cyber attack techniques
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior analysts

Desirable:

• MITRE ATT&CK familiarity
• Scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash)
• Cyber security certifications (e.g. CREST, BTLO)

A great opportunity for someone who wants to stay hands-on technically while stepping into or continuing in a leadership role in a high-impact security environment.

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