A highly secure, next-generation technology consultancy is seeking a SOC Shift Lead to oversee cyber security operations within a cutting-edge, high-performance compute setting.
This role sits within a 24/7 operational team supporting advanced infrastructure at the forefront of sovereign AI and large-scale compute. The environment is fast-paced, highly sensitive, and built on the latest high-density technology platforms.
The SOC Shift Lead will take ownership of security operations during assigned shifts, acting as the senior escalation point for complex incidents, leading response activities, and ensuring effective coordination across teams. This role also carries leadership responsibility, including oversight of analysts and accountability in the absence of senior management.
What’s on Offer
- Salary: Up to £84,000
- 25% shift allowance on top of base salary
- Structured shift pattern:
- 28-day cycle
- 14 shifts of 12 hours
- Rotation of days and nights (3 days on / 4 days off pattern)
- Leadership role within a high-security, mission-critical environment
- Exposure to advanced infrastructure and next-generation technologies
- Opportunity to shape SOC operations and mentor junior analysts
- Clear progression within a specialist cyber security function
What You Need
To succeed in this role, candidates should demonstrate:
- 7–10 years’ experience in SOC, incident response, or threat analysis
- Strong leadership capability, with experience mentoring or guiding analysts
- Proven experience acting as an escalation point for high-severity incidents
- Deep technical expertise in:
- SIEM and EDR platforms
- Threat detection and incident response methodologies
- Malware analysis and attack investigation
- Ability to:
- Lead incident response across containment, eradication, and recovery
- Correlate and analyse data across multiple sources
- Produce detailed investigation reports
- Experience improving SOC processes, including detection tuning and playbook development
- Strong decision-making skills, particularly in high-pressure environments
- Experience taking operational responsibility during shifts, including acting as the senior decision-maker when required
Desirable:
- Relevant certifications (e.g. GCIA, GCIH, CompTIA CySA+, SC-200, Splunk)
- Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field
- Additional Requirements
- Must be a British-born passport holder
- Must be eligible for UK security clearance (10 years continuous UK residency required)
- Willingness to work a 24/7 shift rotation including nights
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