We are seeking an experienced Lead SOC Analyst to oversee Security Operations Centre (SOC) activities, lead incident response efforts, and mentor a team of analysts. The successful candidate will have strong expertise in cyber threat detection, incident investigation, and the Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) platform. • Lead day-to-day SOC operations and provide technical guidance to SOC Analysts. • Monitor, investigate, and respond to security incidents and alerts. • Develop, optimise, and maintain Splunk Enterprise Security use cases, correlation searches, dashboards, and reports. • Conduct threat hunting and advanced forensic investigations. • Coordinate incident response activities and provide detailed post-incident analysis. • Collaborate with IT, security, and business stakeholders to improve security posture. • Support SOC processes, playbooks, and continuous improvement initiatives. • Extensive experience working in a SOC, Cyber Security, or Incident Response role. • Strong hands-on experience with Splunk Enterprise Security. • Experience leading security investigations and major incident response activities. • Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, SIEM technologies, threat intelligence, and security best practices. • Relevant certifications such as Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defence Analyst, CISSP, GCIA, GCIH, or equivalent are desirable. We have a high-performance culture which is balanced evenly with world-class well-being initiatives and benefits: • Flexible Working: Balance your work and personal life with our flexible working options. • Generous Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 25 days of holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave. • Medicash & Critical Illness Scheme • Financial & Investment Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with our Pension, Life Assurance, and Share Save Scheme. • Community & Volunteering Programmes: Make a difference in your community with our volunteering opportunities. • Green Car Scheme: Drive green and save money with our eco-friendly car scheme. • Cycle Scheme: Stay fit and healthy with our cycle-to-work scheme. • Special Time Off: Take time off for those big moments in life, like getting married/entering into a civil partnership, becoming a grandparent, and welcoming home a new pet. • Family Planning: Benefit from our generous maternity and paternity leave, as well as time off and support for those undergoing fertility treatments.