Lead SOC Analyst

SOC Shift Lead – Cyber Defence & Security

📍 Location: On-site, Hemel Hempstead
💰 Salary: £58K - £65K + Benefits
🛡 Security Clearance: Must be eligible for DV Clearance
⏳ Shifts: 2 Days (6AM-6PM), 2 Nights (6PM-6AM), 4 Days Off

Lead the Future of Cyber Defence

Join a high-performing Cyber Security team at the forefront of Aerospace, Defence, and National Security. We’re on a growth trajectory and looking for a SOC Shift Lead to take charge, drive innovation, and protect critical infrastructure.

Your Impact:

🚀 Lead the SOC: Monitor, triage, and investigate security incidents to safeguard critical assets.
🔍 Threat Intelligence: Analyse network traffic, logs, and system events to detect vulnerabilities.
👥 People Leadership: Manage and mentor analysts, shaping the future of cyber defence.
🔧 Optimise Security Operations: Enhance SOC tools, improve detection rules, and refine security processes using MITRE ATT&CK.
🛠 Represent the SOC: Engage with key partners and stakeholders.

What You Bring:

✔ SOC Expertise: Proven experience in Security Operations Centres with hands-on threat analysis.
✔ Leadership: Strong people management skills to mentor and develop teams.
✔ Tech Savvy: Knowledge of Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, and security frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK.
✔ Networking & Security: Strong understanding of TCP/IP, firewalls, VPNs, and enterprise security tools.

Bonus Points for:

🎯 DV Clearance (or eligibility).
🎯 Malware Analysis & Reverse Engineering skills.
🎯 Programming/Scripting (Python, PowerShell, C++, Bash, Perl).
🎯 Relevant SOC Certifications (CREST Practitioner, Blue Team Level 1, etc.).

Why Join Us?

🌍 Work on mission-critical national security projects.
📈 Grow your career in an expanding Cyber Defence team.

💼 Great Benefits: 25 days annual leave (+ buy more!), pension, life assurance, health cash plan, and a flexible benefits fund.

If you’re ready to take your SOC career to the next level, we want to hear from you!

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If you are interested please apply ASAP. The People Network is an employment agency and will respond to all applicants within three - five working days. If you do not hear within these timescales please feel free to get in touch