SOC Team Lead

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced SOC Team Lead to provide technical and people leadership within a Security Operations Centre operating in a managed services environment.

You will guide analysts through complex investigations, act as a senior technical escalation point, and work closely with clients to deliver effective, high?quality security outcomes. This role offers a strong blend of operational leadership, hands?on security work, and client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of SOC analysts
• Act as the senior escalation point for security incidents and investigations
• Support advanced threat detection, threat hunting, and forensic analysis
• Oversee customer onboarding and security tool deployment
• Build strong relationships with clients through reviews and technical consultations
• Improve SOC procedures, playbooks, and automation
• Track SOC performance and support continuous improvement initiatives

Required Experience

• 4+ years working in a SOC or cyber security operations environment
• Experience in a leadership or senior analyst role
• Strong technical knowledge of SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and firewall technologies
• Practical experience with incident response and threat analysis
• Good understanding of cyber attack methodologies and industry frameworks
• Experience in an MSSP or managed security environment

Certifications & Technical Skills (Desirable)

• CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or equivalent
• Python, PowerShell, or other automation scripting experience