Security Operations Lead

Join the SiXworks Revolution as a SOC Lead

Welcome to SiXworks, where innovation thrives, and excitement knows no bounds!

Established in 2017, we're not your ordinary company. We're a dynamic, Farnborough-based team specialising in fail-safe, fail-fast, Agile design that empowers organizations to rapidly refine their requirements and seize IT opportunities.

Are you ready to be part of something extraordinary?

The SOC Lead is responsible for overseeing day-to-day SOC operations, ensuring timely detection, analysis, and response to security incidents.

This role acts as a technical and operational leader within the SOC, guiding analysts and coordinating incident response efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the daily operations of the SOC, including shift management and task prioritisation.
• Oversee real-time monitoring of security events and ensure timely detection, analysis, and response to threats.
• Act as the escalation point for complex security incidents and investigations.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to SOC analysts.
• Develop and maintain SOC processes, playbooks, and escalation procedures.
• Ensure adherence to incident response playbooks and escalation procedures.
• Collaborate with other IT and security teams to improve threat detection and response capabilities.
• to improve detection capabilities.
• Review and tune security alerts, rules, and use cases in SIEM/SOAR platforms.
• Assist in post-incident reviews and root cause analysis.
• Support compliance and audit activities related to SOC operations.
• Conduct threat hunting and proactive security assessments.
• Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a SOC or cybersecurity operations role.
• Strong understanding of security monitoring, incident response, and threat analysis.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM, SOAR, and endpoint detection tools.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., GCIA, GCIH, CEH, CompTIA CySA+) are a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

What can we offer in return?

SiXworks offers a unique work culture around our core principles Agility, Security, Innovation, Quality, Collaboration and Inclusivity.

Together, these six principles form SiXworks' NORTH STAR, guiding the organisation towards success. This is reflected in the raft of benefits available to all our employees.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:

· 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.

· Private Medical Insurance.

· Life Assurance Scheme

· Contributory pension scheme

· Professional Development opportunities

· Cycle to Work scheme.

· Perks at Work scheme.

· Contributory company pension.

· Discretionary Bonus scheme.

· Secure, on-site parking, cafe, restaurant, and gym facilities.

· Casual dress.

· Free hot and cold drinks in our own, modern kitchen/break-out.

A word on UK Security Clearance

Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must be a UK sole national and either have, or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance.

More details relating to UK Security Clearance can be found here:

United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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