Lead SOC Analyst - DV Cleared

YOU MUST HAVE ACTIVE DV CLEARANCELead SOC Analyst 80 per hour - 42 hour weeks12 Hour shifts (7am-7pm and 7pm-7am)7 Days and 7 Nights over a 4-week pattern6 month contract initiallyBuckinghamshireSummary - The 3x Lead SOC Analysts will be responsible for the operational leadership of the Security Monitoring function, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality security monitoring, investigation and escalation activities.ResponsibilitiesLead the shift-based delivery of Security Monitoring services, ensuring timely and effectivemonitoring, investigation, triage and escalation of cyber security events.Supervise and coordinate a Senior SOCAnalyst, ensuring investigations meet required professional, technical and documentation standards.Act as Duty Lead for Security Monitoring, providing technical leadershipand making operational decisions during live cyber security events.Review and quality-assure SOC investigations, confirming findings are accurate, evidence-based and clearly documented.Lead complex and high-priority cyber security investigations before escalation to the Incident Response team, as delegated by the Principal SOC Analyst.Deliver clear and effective shift handovers, maintaining situational awareness and continuity across ongoing investigations and incidents.Coordinate with Incident Responders during cyber security incidents, clearly communicating analytical findings, timelines, indicators of compromise and supporting evidence.Collaborate with SOC Engineers to ..... full job details .....