SOC Shift Lead

SOC Shift Lead - MCO

Location: Manchester (Hybrid)

Role Purpose

As the Security Analyst Shift Lead, you will lead a dedicated team of analysts focused on safeguarding our singular client's digital assets. Your leadership will be instrumental in maintaining the security posture of the client's systems, networks, and data. By overseeing critical security tasks and collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will contribute to the client's long-term cyber resilience and ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of their information.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and guide a team of security analysts during shifts, ensuring efficient monitoring, incident response, and threat detection.
• Monitor security alerts, analyze potential threats, and coordinate appropriate actions to mitigate risks promptly.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams to identify vulnerabilities and implement effective security measures.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of security policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Manage security incidents by guiding analysts through investigation, containment, and recovery efforts.
• Produce insightful reports on security incidents, trends, and analysis for management and stakeholders.
• Stay updated on emerging cyber threats, industry best practices, and new security technologies.

Requirements

Minimum Required Skills

• Proven experience in a cyber security role, demonstrating strong knowledge of security principles and practices.
• Familiarity with security tools and technologies, including SIEM systems, intrusion detection systems, and anti-malware solutions.
• Proficiency in analyzing security logs, network traffic, and system vulnerabilities. Understanding of different types of cyber attacks, their indicators, and countermeasures.
• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a SOC environment, with a demonstrated history of handling security incidents, threats, and vulnerabilities. Certifications: Possession of industry-recognized certifications such as CompTIA Security+, GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC), or equivalent.
• Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead and guide a team, ensuring efficient shift operations and coordination.
• Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with security information and event management (SIEM) tools like Splunk, LogRhythm, AlienVault, or MS Sentinel.
• Incident Response: Proven experience in handling and responding to security incidents, including identification, containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Threat Analysis: Ability to analyze and interpret threat intelligence feeds and implement protective measures accordingly.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the capability to communicate security alerts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Cybersecurity Frameworks: Familiarity with recognized security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, or CIS Critical Security Controls.
• Operating Systems & Network Knowledge: Foundational understanding of major operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS) and basic network protocols and infrastructure.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work in shifts, given the 24/7 nature of SOC operations, and adapt to changing threat landscapes and situations. Desirable Requirements
• Familiarity with threat hunting and incident response methodologies. · Familiarity with regulatory compliance frameworks, enabling hands-on alignment with policy and regulations.
• Experience with security automation and orchestration tools.

Ways of working

Focusing on Clients and Customers.

Working as One NCC.

Always Learning.

Being Inclusive and Respectful.

Delivering Brilliantly.

Our company

At NCC Group, our mission is to create a more secure digital future. That mission underpins everything we do, from our work with our incredible clients to groundbreaking research shaping our industry. Our teams' partner with clients across a multitude of industries, delving into, securing new products, and emerging technologies, as well as solving complex security problems. As global leaders in cyber and escrow, NCC Group is a people-powered business seeking the next group of brilliant minds to join our ranks.

Our colleagues are our greatest asset, and NCC Group is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, authenticity, and accountability. We want colleagues to put down roots at NCC Group, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package, as well as opportunities for learning and development and career growth. We believe our people are at their brilliant best when they feel bolstered in all aspects of their well-being, and we offer wellness programs and flexible working arrangements to provide that vital support.

Come join us?

What do we offer in return?

We have a high-performance culture which is balanced evenly with world-class well-being initiatives and benefits:

⏰Flexible working

💸 Financial & Investment

Pension

Life Assurance

Share Save Scheme

Maternity & Paternity leave

🙋🏾Community & Volunteering Programmes

⚡ Green Car Scheme

🚴 Cycle Scheme

🧑🏻‍🤝‍🧑🏻 Employee Referral Program

🧘🏻 Lifestyle & Wellness

🎓 Learning & Development

👨🏿‍🦽 Diversity & Inclusion

So, what’s next?

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, then we would love to hear from you! Click on apply to this job to send us your CV and cover letter and the relevant member of our global talent team will be in touch with you. Alternatively send your details to global.ta@nccgroup.com .

About your application

We review every application received and will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we’re looking for. If you don’t hear back from us within 10 days, please don’t be too disappointed – we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies and we would encourage you to keep an eye on our career opportunities as there may be other suitable roles.

If you do not want us to retain your details, please email global.ta@nccgroup.com. All personal data is held in accordance with the NCC Group Privacy Policy (candidate-privacy-notice-261023.pdf (nccgroupplc.com)). We are committed to diversity and flexibility in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please tell us at any stage.

Please note that this role involves mandatory pre-employment background checks due to the nature of the work NCC Group does. To apply, you must be willing and able to undergo the vetting process. This role being advertised will be subject to BS7858 screening as a mandatory requirement.