SOC Lead

SOC Lead

Department: Cyber Services and Capabilities

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: GBR Remote

Description

We are seeking an experienced Lead SOC Analyst to oversee Security Operations Centre (SOC) activities, lead incident response efforts, and mentor a team of analysts. The successful candidate will have strong expertise in cyber threat detection, incident investigation, and the Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day SOC operations and provide technical guidance to SOC Analysts.
• Monitor, investigate, and respond to security incidents and alerts.
• Develop, optimise, and maintain Splunk Enterprise Security use cases, correlation searches, dashboards, and reports.
• Conduct threat hunting and advanced forensic investigations.
• Coordinate incident response activities and provide detailed post-incident analysis.
• Collaborate with IT, security, and business stakeholders to improve security posture.
• Support SOC processes, playbooks, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Extensive experience working in a SOC, Cyber Security, or Incident Response role.
• Strong hands-on experience with Splunk Enterprise Security.
• Experience leading security investigations and major incident response activities.
• Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, SIEM technologies, threat intelligence, and security best practices.
• Relevant certifications such as Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defence Analyst, CISSP, GCIA, GCIH, or equivalent are desirable.

Benefits

We have a high-performance culture which is balanced evenly with world-class well-being initiatives and benefits:  

• Flexible Working: Balance your work and personal life with our flexible working options. 
• Generous Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 25 days of holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave. 
• Medicash & Critical Illness Scheme 
• Financial & Investment Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with our Pension, Life Assurance, and Share Save Scheme. 
• Community & Volunteering Programmes: Make a difference in your community with our volunteering opportunities. 
• Green Car Scheme: Drive green and save money with our eco-friendly car scheme. 
• Cycle Scheme: Stay fit and healthy with our cycle-to-work scheme. 
• Special Time Off: Take time off for those big moments in life, like getting married/entering into a civil partnership, becoming a grandparent, and welcoming home a new pet. 
• Family Planning: Benefit from our generous maternity and paternity leave, as well as time off and support for those undergoing fertility treatments.