Senior SOC Analyst/L3 FULLY REMOTE, No Shifts

Basingstoke, Hampshire
Circle Recruitment

Senior SOC/L3 – UK remote to £70k plus bens, NO SHIFTS

A really exciting role for a senior / L3 SOC analyst to move into formal leadership and management role.

Join our Security Operations Centre (SOC) as a Team Leader, where you will play a crucial role in safeguarding our client’s assets and data. This position would suit a balance of technical expertise and proficient people management skills, and you’ll act as a Incident Lead / L3 in some cases, and help train and grow the team around you. There are a number of direct reports into this position, so perhaps you’ve acted-up or led smaller teams and want to step into a bigger SOC as a titled leader?

Please note you will need to be eligible for SC clearance for this role and it does not offer any sponsorship.

Key Responsibilities

Incident Investigation and Response:

• Lead Investigations: Spearhead investigations into security breaches and anomalies. Collaborate with SOC analysts for swift analysis and resolution.
• Adherence to Protocols: Ensure all investigative steps follow established protocols.
• Advanced Threat Detection and Response: Utilize and fine-tune advanced threat detection tools, including SIEM systems, IDS/IPS, and EDR solutions.

Customer Interaction:

• Customer-Facing Expertise: Directly interface with customers during incidents, providing clear and reassuring communication.
• Technical Queries: Address customer inquiries with confidence and clarity.
• Prioritize Customer Needs: Conduct regular service delivery meetings to enhance customer satisfaction.
• Incident Reporting: Ensure timely and accurate reporting of security incidents to senior management and stakeholders.

Team Leadership:

• Mentoring and Guidance: Foster the growth of SOC analysts through regular one-on-one sessions. Set high standards for behaviour and performance.
• Shift Management: Oversee 24×7 shift scheduling to ensure smooth transitions (you won’t be on shift)
• Training and Development: Identify training needs, arrange workshops, and uphold SOC practices and standards.
• Management Communication: Assist the SOC Manager with day-to-day duties, escalating issues as needed.
• Team Motivation: Inspire excellence and promptly recognize team achievements.

Personal Skills:

• Leadership Experience: Demonstrated leadership in a SOC or similar environment with a track record of mentoring team members.
• Conflict Resolution: Ability to manage and resolve conflicts constructively.
• Continuous Learning: Stay current with cybersecurity trends and encourage team development.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for articulating complex issues to non-technical stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical abilities to troubleshoot and develop efficient solutions.
• Crisis Management: Maintain composure and lead effectively during high-stress incidents.

Operational Excellence:

• Metrics Matter: Monitor service level agreements (SLAs) and investigate deviations.
• Documentation and Compliance: Maintain comprehensive records of procedures and training requirements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with internal departments such as IT, Risk Management, and Compliance to ensure a holistic approach to security.
• Third Party Collaboration: Ensure external vendors and service providers align with SOC’s security objectives and standards.
• Resource Allocation: Efficiently allocate resources to ensure optimal SOC performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership role within a SOC or similar environment.
• Strong conflict resolution and crisis management skills.
• Commitment to continuous learning and team development.
• Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in managing shift schedules and training programs.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors.

Apply Now

If you are a seasoned professional with a passion for cybersecurity and team leadership, we invite you to apply for the Blue Team Leader position. Apply on this advert or email me directly on Axata (dot) Gurung (at) circlerecruitment(dot)com

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