SOC Technical Lead

SOC Technical Lead in UK | Experis Search Search These jobs were popular with other job seekers SOC Manager TALENT INTERNATIONAL UK LTD UK £800.00 per day 22 hours ago NEW Cyber Resilience Architect IBEX RECRUITMENT LTD UK From £90,000 to £100,000 per annum 1 month ago Identity & Access Management Analyst Morson Edge UK, Cul £55 per hour + None 1 month ago Cybersecurity Advisory Lead 83zero Limited City of London (EC1) £114000 - £124000 per annum + Bonus, Pension, Private Health, Perks 2 weeks ago Penetration Tester Anson Mccade UK Up To £60,000 Annual 2 weeks ago L3 SOC Analyst Morson Edge UK £0 - 800 per day + None 2 weeks ago Cyber Defence Specialist Pilgrim’s Europe Bleary, Craigavon (BT63), BT63 5QE 1 week ago Security Consultant (Nuclear) Sanderson Government and Defence UK £50000 - £60000 per annum 2 weeks ago Cyber Security Architect Iceland Food Group Deeside, Flintshire, CH5 2NW Competitive 2 days ago Head of Information Security (Infosec) Sanderson Recruitment London £850 - £1000 per day 1 week ago SOC Manager TALENT INTERNATIONAL UK LTD UK £800.00 per day 22 hours ago NEW Cyber Resilience Architect IBEX RECRUITMENT LTD UK From £90,000 to £100,000 per annum 1 month ago Identity & Access Management Analyst Morson Edge UK, Cul £55 per hour + None 1 month ago Cybersecurity Advisory Lead 83zero Limited City of London (EC1) £114000 - £124000 per annum + Bonus, Pension, Private Health, Perks 2 weeks ago Penetration Tester Anson Mccade UK Up To £60,000 Annual 2 weeks ago L3 SOC Analyst Morson Edge UK £0 - 800 per day + None 2 weeks ago Cyber Defence Specialist Pilgrim’s Europe Bleary, Craigavon (BT63), BT63 5QE 1 week ago Security Consultant (Nuclear) Sanderson Government and Defence UK £50000 - £60000 per annum 2 weeks ago Cyber Security Architect Iceland Food Group Deeside, Flintshire, CH5 2NW Competitive 2 days ago Head of Information Security (Infosec) Sanderson Recruitment London £850 - £1000 per day 1 week ago SOC Technical Lead Experis View Profile UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham Permanent Published: 4 days ago £60000.00 - £70000.00 per annum SOC Technical Lead Experis Role Overview We are seeking an experienced and hands-on SOC Operations Technical Lead to lead a team of SOC Analysts operating in a 24/7/365 environment. This is a senior, technically focused leadership role within our Managed Security Services (MSSP) function, reporting directly to the Head of SOC Operations. You will act as the senior technical authority, driving excellence in threat detection, incident response, and security operations across a diverse, multi-client portfolio. While you will lead and mentor a team, this is not a purely managerial role. You will remain deeply involved in technical delivery, acting as an escalation point, leading complex investigations, and continuously improving SOC capabilities. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & SOC Operations Lead day-to-day SOC operations across all shifts, ensuring consistent 24/7 coverage Manage shift schedules, handovers, and on-call rotations Act as the primary escalation point for security incidents and analyst queries Ensure high-quality triage, investigation, and response aligned to SOC processes Drive team development through training, coaching, and technical mentoring Ensure accurate and timely case management (HALO) and delivery against SLAs Technical Leadership & Continuous Improvement Provide expert guidance on threat detection, incident response, and threat hunting Lead escalations for complex or high-severity incidents across client environments Develop and optimise detection rules, playbooks, and automation Improve SOC tooling (SIEM, EDR/XDR, SOAR) and operational processes Design and maintain advanced detection use cases and correlation logic Client Engagement & Consulting Act as a trusted advisor to clients, supporting security reviews and incident analysis Translate technical findings into clear, actionable recommendations Support continuous improvement of client security posture Collaboration Work closely with Threat Intelligence, Engineering, and Incident Response teams Enhance detection capability through intelligence sharing and tool optimisation Align processes to strengthen overall security operations effectiveness Strategic Contribution Identify opportunities to enhance MSSP services and capabilities Monitor emerging threats, technologies, and industry trends Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal frameworks Skills & Experience Essential 7+ years in Security Operations, including 3-4 years in a senior/lead SOC role Strong hands-on experience with: SIEM (e.g. Microsoft Sentinel, CrowdStrike) EDR/XDR (e.g. CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, Carbon Black) SOAR and threat intelligence platforms Proven expertise in threat hunting and incident response Experience developing and tuning detection rules in multi-tenant environments Strong automation skills to improve SOC efficiency Excellent client-facing and communication skills Desirable Certifications such as CISSP, GIAC (GCIH, GCIA, GREM), SC-200 or SC-300 Experience in cloud security operations Background in MSSP or consulting environments Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST, ISO27001, or ITIL Key Competencies Strong technical depth with the ability to simplify complex concepts Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills under pressure Confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills Collaborative leadership style with a focus on mentoring and development Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced SOC environment In Short Industry Recruitment Founded 1987 Location UK Company size 5000+ About Us Experis delivers talent with the powerful combination of the technical skills you're after multiplied by the soft skills that are harder than ever to find. 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thrill-seeking experience days, social events and money off vouchers. Similar Soc Technical Lead Jobs Popular with Other Job Seekers SOC Manager TALENT INTERNATIONAL UK LTD UK £800.00 per day 22 hours ago NEW Cyber Resilience Architect IBEX RECRUITMENT LTD UK From £90,000 to £100,000 per annum 1 month ago Identity & Access Management Analyst Morson Edge UK, Cul £55 per hour + None 1 month ago Cybersecurity Advisory Lead 83zero Limited City of London (EC1) £114000 - £124000 per annum + Bonus, Pension, Private Health, Perks 2 weeks ago Penetration Tester Anson Mccade UK Up To £60,000 Annual 2 weeks ago L3 SOC Analyst Morson Edge UK £0 - 800 per day + None 2 weeks ago Cyber Defence Specialist Pilgrim’s Europe Bleary, Craigavon (BT63), BT63 5QE 1 week ago Security Consultant (Nuclear) Sanderson Government and Defence UK £50000 - £60000 per annum 2 weeks ago Cyber Security Architect Iceland Food Group Deeside, Flintshire, CH5 2NW Competitive 2 days ago Head of Information Security (Infosec) Sanderson Recruitment London £850 - £1000 per day 1 week ago Technical Lead jobs Security jobs Technical jobs Technical Coordinator jobs Technology Officer jobs Programme Lead jobs Technical Director jobs Technical Liaison jobs Technical Manager jobs Technical Advisor jobs Technical Support jobs Chief Technical Officer jobs Technical Leader jobs Technology Consultant jobs Technical Lead Engineer jobs Lead Engineer jobs Technical Specialist jobs Technology Lead jobs Get hired. Find success. Totaljobs Jobseekers Recruiters Download The Stepstone Group UK Ltd © 2026