https://jobs.co.uk/job/lead-soc-analyst-hays-technology--fd6aa51e-8bc0-4dbe-87ed-b7ba07fbf016 RSS feed for Lead SOC Analyst at Hays Technology. en-gb Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:33:02 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/lead-soc-analyst-hays-technology--fd6aa51e-8bc0-4dbe-87ed-b7ba07fbf016 https://jobs.co.uk/job/lead-soc-analyst-hays-technology--fd6aa51e-8bc0-4dbe-87ed-b7ba07fbf016 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Milton Keynes | Salary: £77.00/hour Up to £77.00 per hour (UMBRELLA) inside IR35 | Type: Contract | We are recruiting three experienced Lead SOC Analysts to provide operational leadership within a 24/7 Security Operations Centre. Working alongside established SOC engineers and analysts, you will lead security monitoring, investigation, triage and escalation activities during your assigned shifts. Key responsibilities Act as the Duty Lead for Security Monitoring during operational shifts. Lead the investigation of complex and high-priority cybersecurity events. Supervise and coordinate the work of Senior SOC Analysts. Review and quality-assure investigations, ensuring findings are accurate, evidence-based and fully documented. Make technical and operational decisions during live cyber events. Coordinate with Incident Responders, providing timelines, indicators of compromise and supporting evidence. Maintain effective handovers and continuity between shifts. Work with SOC Engineers to improve alert quality, monitoring coverage and operational effectiveness. Support the onboarding of new systems, applications and cloud services into SOC monitoring. Mentor and coach SOC Analysts, promoting consistent analytical and investigative standards. Essential skills and experien... Contract