Security Operations Centre Lead

Hemel Hempstead
1 week ago
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Security Operations Centre Lead is required by Logic to work for a large scale industry leading organisation based in Hemel Hempstead.

As a SOC Shift Lead, you will ensure the smooth operation and continual enhancement of SOC processes and personnel. You will play a pivotal role in protecting client systems and guiding the team through sophisticated cyber defence challenges.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Monitoring, triaging, and investigating alerts across host and network security systems

  • Performing deep analysis of traffic, logs, and system events to identify threats and vulnerabilities

  • Providing line management to SOC Analysts (team of 4) -developing capability and supporting career progression

  • Enhancing team knowledge across SOC tooling, detection methodologies, and threat triage

  • Analysing and optimising detection rules and use cases based on Mitre Att&ck

  • Maintaining detailed and up-to-date incident documentation, findings, and mitigation strategies

  • Acting as a representative of the SOC in key meetings and internal stakeholder engagements

    In order to be successful for this role you will need to be able to demonstrate the following experience:

  • Proven experience in a Security Operations Centre (SOC) environment

  • Experience working as a SOC Level 2

  • Previous people management or line management experience

  • Strong familiarity with SIEM platforms including Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk

  • Knowledge and use of the Mitre Att&ck Framework for detection and threat analysis

  • In-depth understanding of:

    • Client-server applications and multi-tier web environments

    • Relational databases, firewalls, VPNs, enterprise AntiVirus solutions

    • Networking principles (eg TCP/IP, WAN, LAN, SMTP, HTTP, FTP, POP, LDAP)

  • Please note this is a shift-based position, following a rotation of 2 days (6am-6pm), 2 nights (6pm-6am), 4 days off.*

    Due to the highly secure nature of this work all applicants will be required to gain UK Security Clearance to the highest level. You must be a British National who has been resident in the UK for at least the last 10 years and you cannot have been outside the UK for more than 28 days on any one occasion within the last 5 years.

    To apply for this role please send your CV in the first instance and if relevant you will be contacted with full role and company information.

    We are passionate about promoting diversity, inclusion, and equality, and are committed to working with clients who share our outlook. We offer equal opportunities to all candidates regardless of background, identity, sexuality, and disability. We strive to create inclusive cultures where diversity is seen as real value for the company. Our mission is for everyone to feel empowered to be their true authentic selves at work

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