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Position Available: SOC Shift LeadLocation: Hertfordshire (fully on-site, 24/7 SOC shifts, including nights and some weekends)Salary: Up to 70,000 DOE + Very good benefits packageExperience needed: Proven background in Cyber Security, with experience leading teams within a Security Operations Centre (SOC) environment. Strong technical knowledge across network security, infrastructure, and operating systems.Increase your chances of an interview by reading the following overview of this role before making an application.About the role:We are seeking an experienced SOC Shift Leader to join a defence-grade Cyber Security Operations Centre. This is a hands-on, senior operational role where you will provide real-time oversight, quality assurance, and mentoring to Tier 1 and Tier 2 analysts across three rotating shifts.Youll act as the first point of escalation during your shift, support analysts with complex cases, and drive continuous improvement in SOC processes, playbooks, and detection standards. This role blends technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, delivering operational excellence in a 24/7, mission-critical environment.What youll be doing:Lead your SOC shift, ensuring seamless handovers and consistent quality across analystsMentor and coach Tier 1 and Tier 2 analysts, building capability and fostering a high-performing team culturePerform hands-on alert triage, threat detection, and incident response in line with SOC standardsServe as the first point of escalation, coordinating with incident response, threat intelligence, and SOC management.Identify process or workflow gaps and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. xjdpvnf Enforce operational standards and ensure accurate documentation and reporting across your shiftWhat we need from you:Proven career background in Cyber Security, ideally within a SOC environmentHands-on experience in network security, infrastructure, operating systems, and threat detectionExperience in mentoring, peer coaching, or QA within a SOCStrong written and verbal communication skills, including incident escalation and reportingSolid understanding of the OSI reference model and common network protocols (DNS, HTTP/S, SSL, SMTP, FTP/S, LDAP/S)Experience with SIEM platforms and/or network packet capture toolsExperience in highly regulated or complex environments is highly desirable, e.g., defence, aerospace, or critical national infrastructureWillingness to work fully on-site within a 24/7 rota, including nights and weekendsIf you would like to know more details about the position or want to register your interest, hit apply below. Wed love to hear from you!