Cyber SOC Technical Lead

Cyber SOC Technical Lead

Up to £94,000 per annum

This role requires the chosen individual to travel to a Dublin Ireland office 4 days per month (bi-weekly).

Our client is a leading provider of Managed IT and Security Services across diverse industry verticals.

Due to significant growth and new customer contracts, they seek an experienced Senior SOC Professional to lead a team of SOC Analysts.

Responsibilities:
Team Development: Mentor and develop a team of 20+ Level 2 & 3 SOC Analysts to build a strong technical team committed to excellence.
Service Improvement: Drive continuous enhancement of security service offerings for customers.
Incident Response: Lead and manage incident response activities during major security incidents.
Operational Efficiency: Improve the efficiency of the Monitoring and Response teams' daily operations.
Stakeholder Communication: Regularly communicate with and manage key internal and external stakeholders.
Service Delivery: Motivate SOC Analysts to meet agreed-upon customer SLAs and deliver world-class service.
Technical Leadership: Provide technical support and leadership for the SOC and broader Security teams.
Process Improvement: Continuously refine and enhance SOC Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), processes, and procedures.
Mentorship and Training: Lead internal mentoring and cross-training initiatives for SOC teams.
Customer Management: Oversee the onboarding and offboarding process for SOC customers.
Strategic Planning: Collaborate with the Head of SOC on the strategic direction of the SOC function.

Experience / Qualifications:
SOC Experience: 5+ years of experience in a SOC environment, with roles such as (T3) Senior Analyst or Team Lead.
Technical Expertise: Proficient with security event detection tools including IPS, SIEM, DLP, Anti-virus, etc.
Communication Skills: Strong ability to engage effectively with key internal and external stakeholders.
Network Knowledge: In-depth understanding of networks and network security.
Infrastructure Proficiency: Familiarity with network infrastructure hardware and protocols.
Security Protocols: Understanding of security protocols and encryption technologies.
Professional Development: Commitment to continuous personal and professional improvement, including technical capability and certifications.
SIEM/SOAR Experience: Experience with SIEM and SOAR solutions such as Splunk, Sentinel, or Swimlane.
EDR/XDR Solutions: Proficient with EDR/XDR solutions like Defender for Endpoint, CrowdStrike, Rapid7, etc.
Certifications: Desired certifications include GSEC, GCIH, GCFA, etc.

Package:
Base Salary: €80,000 - €110,000 (negotiable depending on experience and current level)
Corporate Benefits: Full benefits package including pension, private health insurance, life insurance, etc.

Applicants must hold a UK passport and be able to travel freely throughout the EU. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Apply Now : If you're ready to lead and inspire a top-tier SOC team in a dynamic and growing organisation, we want to hear from you!