SOC Team Lead

Role:

We are working with a growing Cyber Security provider who are looking to hire a SOC Team Lead to oversee and develop their Security Operations function based in Wynyard. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will lead from the front on complex incidents while managing and mentoring a team of SOC Analysts. You’ll be joining a business where you can shape SOC processes, influence detection and response capability, and play a key role in the growth of the security function. If you’re looking for a role that combines technical leadership, team development, and real ownership in a fast-paced environment, this is a great opportunity.

Responsibilities:

Lead and manage a team of SOC Analysts (Tier 1 & Tier 2)

Act as an escalation point for high-severity and complex security incidents

Oversee incident response including investigation, containment, and recovery

Work directly with clients during major security incidents

Drive improvements across detection, response, and SOC processes

Tune and optimise SIEM, EDR/XDR, and security tooling

Develop and maintain playbooks, runbooks, and automation

Support hiring, onboarding, and mentoring of SOC team members

Collaborate with wider security and engineering teams

Report on SOC performance, incidents, and trends to senior stakeholders

Skills/Must have:

Strong experience within a SOC environment

Proven experience handling complex security incidents end-to-end

Hands-on experience with SIEM and EDR/XDR platforms

Strong knowledge of cyber threats, attack techniques, and defence strategies

Solid networking and firewall knowledge

Experience mentoring or leading junior team members

Strong communication skills with client-facing experience

Benefits:

Opportunity to lead and shape a growing SOC function

Exposure to high-impact and complex security incidents

Clear progression into senior leadership roles

Collaborative and fast-paced environment

Influence over tooling, processes, and team development

Salary:

£55,000 - £70,000 base salary