SOC Lead

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We are seeking an experienced SOC Lead to oversee the day-to-day operation, development and continuous improvement of a Security Operations Centre. This role will provide technical leadership to security analysts, coordinate the monitoring and investigation of security events, and help ensure that threats are identified, assessed and responded to effectively. You will act as a senior escalation point for complex incidents, provide clear guidance during investigations and support the development of a strong, collaborative security culture.

Key responsibilities will include leading the SOC team and allocating resources across operational priorities; overseeing alert triage, threat detection, incident investigation and response activities; reviewing and improving monitoring rules, playbooks, procedures and escalation processes; and ensuring that incidents are accurately documented, tracked and communicated to relevant stakeholders. You will coordinate incident response activities with infrastructure, engineering, risk and compliance teams, contribute to post-incident reviews, and help identify opportunities to strengthen controls. The role will also involve monitoring service performance, producing operational and management reports, supporting vulnerability and threat intelligence processes, and helping to maintain compliance with applicable security standards and policies.

Applicants should have substantial experience in a SOC, cyber defence or incident response environment, including previous experience leading or mentoring security professionals. You will have strong knowledge of security monitoring, SIEM platforms, endpoint detection and response, network security, identity and access management, threat intelligence and common attack techniques. Experience developing detection use cases, automating response workflows and managing security incidents from initial alert through to resolution is highly desirable. Relevant industry certifications or equivalent practical experience will be valued. We are looking for a confident communicator with sound judgement, strong analytical skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure while balancing operational demands with long-term service improvement.

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Added 05/10/2026
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