SOC Operations Technical Lead Location- London (Remote) Salary- £70K + car allowance + benefits The purpose of this role is to lead a team of SOC analysts, who are collectively operating on a 24/7/365 basis. This role reports to the Head of SOC Operations. This hands-on position serves as the senior technical authority for SOC operations, driving excellence in threat detection, incident response, and security operations across a diverse multi-client portfolio. Although you will manage team of SOC analysts, this is not a purely managerial role; you will remain deeply involved in technical work while elevating team capabilities and delivering strategic value to our clients. Responsibilities:- Lead day-to-day activities of the SOC analysts across all shifts (24/7 operations through and on call rotation). Manage team scheduling, shift handovers, and always ensure proper coverage. Evaluate, recommend, and support the implementation and optimization of SOC technologies (SIEM, EDR/XDR, SOAR, threat intelligence platforms) across heterogeneous client stacks. 7+ years of experience in Security Operations, with at least 3-4 years in a senior/lead technical role within a SOC Strong hands-on expertise with industry-leading tools: -SIEM platforms (Microsoft Sentinel, CrowdStrike) -EDR/XDR solutions (CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, Carbon Black) -SOAR, threat intelligence platforms, and network security tools. Proven experience in advanced threat hunting. Solid automation skills to imp