SOC Operations Lead Specialist

3 days ago


Basingstoke, Hampshire, United Kingdom Circle Group Full time
Join Our Team
We are looking for a highly skilled SOC Lead to lead the development of our new Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) service. As a key member of our team, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of building and leading a cutting-edge SOC service, working closely with other service leads to create a collaborative and agile team that thinks outside the box.

About the Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing our SOC capabilities, delivering a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) for internal use, and then expanding it to a select group of customers. You will play a critical role in shaping our service, onboarding new log sources, and building strong relationships with our customers.

Key Responsibilities
  • Leading the development of our SOC service from MVP to a full-fledged offering, including hiring staff to support out of hours when the time is right.
  • Onboarding and managing log sources with support from the engineering team
  • Engaging with customers to understand their needs and deliver excellent service.
  • Collaborating with service leads to create an innovative, supportive, and inclusive culture.
  • Staying ahead of the curve by continuously improving processes and adopting new technologies.

About You
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
  • A minimum of 3 years in a busy MSSP environment, with a proven ability to deliver high-quality SOC services to 3rd party customers.
  • Hands-on experience with Azure Sentinel and associated Microsoft security tools (such as Defender for Endpoint, KQL, MS Stack ideally, although other SIEMS can be considered for the right person).
  • SOAR - Ideally some interest and ability in creation of reusable responses and labour saving options.
  • Comfortable engaging with customers to discuss security needs, challenges, and solutions.
  • Ability to onboard and configure new log sources, either independently or with assistance.
  • Possession of a growth mindset, with a passion for learning, trying new approaches, and finding better ways to deliver cybersecurity services.
  • An entrepreneurial spirit with a collaborative approach to decision-making and service improvement.

What We Offer
An estimated salary of £65,000-£85,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus benefits, including flexibility to work remotely with optional office visits near Basingstoke. The ideal candidate will have the full and permanent right to work in the UK.
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