SOC Operations Technical Lead

Role: SOC Operations Technical Lead

Remote – Anywhere in the UK | SC Clearable

Up to £70,000 + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits

We’re looking for an experienced and hands-on SOC Operations Technical Lead to join a high-performing cyber security function delivering 24/7 SOC services across a diverse enterprise and multi-client environment.

This is not a traditional management role. You’ll be the senior technical authority within the SOC — leading from the front, mentoring analysts, driving operational maturity, and remaining deeply involved in threat detection, incident response, threat hunting, and SOC engineering initiatives.

If you thrive in fast-paced security operations environments and enjoy combining leadership with deep technical expertise, this is an outstanding opportunity to shape and influence a growing SOC capability.

🔹 What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and mentor a team of SOC Analysts operating across a 24/7/365 environment

• Oversee shift coordination, operational coverage, escalations, and incident management

• Act as the senior technical escalation point for complex cyber incidents and investigations

• Drive continuous improvement across SOC processes, detection engineering, and automation

• Lead advanced threat hunting and proactive detection initiatives

• Evaluate, implement, and optimise security tooling across client environments

• Enhance SOC efficiency through automation, SOAR workflows, and operational tuning

• Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to strengthen cyber resilience

• Support the strategic evolution of SOC capabilities, services, and operational maturity

🔹 Technical Environment

You’ll work extensively across modern security technologies including:

✅ SIEM Platforms

• Microsoft Sentinel

• CrowdStrike

✅ EDR/XDR Solutions

• CrowdStrike Falcon

• Microsoft Defender

• Carbon Black

✅ Additional Technologies

• SOAR platforms

• Threat Intelligence platforms

• Network Security & Monitoring tools

• Cloud Security technologies

What We’re Looking For

• 7+ years’ experience within Security Operations / Cyber Defence

• Proven experience in a Senior SOC Analyst, Lead Analyst, or SOC Technical Lead role

• Strong hands-on expertise across SIEM, EDR/XDR, detection engineering, and incident response

• Demonstrable experience in advanced threat hunting and security investigations

• Strong understanding of SOC automation and operational optimisation

• Experience working within MSSP, consulting, or multi-client environments is highly desirable

• Ability to lead technical teams while remaining operationally hands-on

🔹 Preferred Certifications

• CISSP

• GIAC Certifications (GCIH / GCIA / GREM)

• Microsoft SC-200 / SC-100

• Equivalent industry-recognised certifications

🔹 Nice to Have

• Cloud security operations experience (Azure / AWS / M365)

• Familiarity with ITIL, NIST, ISO27001, or similar frameworks

• Experience supporting enterprise or regulated environments