SOC Lead

Employment: Fixed Term Contract Workplace: Hybrid We are seeking an experienced Lead SOC Analyst to oversee Security Operations Centre (SOC) activities, lead incident response efforts, and mentor a team of analysts. The successful candidate will have strong expertise in cyber threat detection, incident investigation, and the Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) platform. Key Responsibilities Lead day-to-day SOC operations and provide technical guidance to SOC Analysts. Monitor, investigate, and respond to security incidents and alerts. Develop, optimise, and maintain Splunk Enterprise Security use cases, correlation searches, dashboards, and reports. Conduct threat hunting and advanced forensic investigations. Coordinate incident response activities and provide detailed post-incident analysis. Collaborate with IT, security, and business stakeholders to improve security posture. Support SOC processes, playbooks, and continuous improvement initiatives. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Extensive experience working in a SOC, Cyber Security, or Incident Response role. Strong hands-on experience with Splunk Enterprise Security . Experience leading security investigations and major incident response activities. Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, SIEM technologies, threat intelligence, and security best practices. Relevant certifications such as Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defence Analyst, CISSP, GCIA, GCIH, or equivalent are desirable. Benefits We have a high-performance culture which is balanced evenly with world-class well-being initiatives and benefits: Flexible Working: Balance your work and personal life with our flexible working options. Generous Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 25 days of holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave. Medicash & Critical Illness Scheme Financial & Investment Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with our Pension, Life Assurance, and Share Save Scheme. Community & Volunteering Programmes: Make a difference in your community with our volunteering opportunities. Green Car Scheme: Drive green and save money with our eco-friendly car scheme. Cycle Scheme: Stay fit and healthy with our cycle-to-work scheme. Special Time Off: Take time off for those big moments in life, like getting married/entering into a civil partnership, becoming a grandparent, and welcoming home a new pet. Family Planning: Benefit from our generous maternity and paternity leave, as well as time off and support for those undergoing fertility treatments.