SOC Lead for New MSSP Service

SOC Lead for New MSSP Service - NO SHIFTS - £60-80k plus bens, bonus potential

Location: UK-wide (Remote ideally with rare / occasional office visits near Basingstoke)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Eligibility: Full and permanent right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship available)

Are you ready to take ownership of building and leading a cutting-edge SOC service? Do you have a passion for cybersecurity, customer engagement, and continuous improvement? If you thrive in fast-paced environments, have a knack for innovation, and love to learn and grow, we want to hear from you!

About Us

We're launching a new Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) designed to deliver exceptional service to customers across the UK. Our mission is to provide smarter, more effective cybersecurity solutions by creating a collaborative and agile team that thinks outside the box.

The Role

As the SOC Lead, you'll spearhead the development of our SOC capabilities, working to deliver a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) for internal use and then expanding it to a select group of customers. You'll play a critical role in shaping our service, onboarding new log sources, and building strong relationships with our customers.

You'll be hands-on, proactive, and ready to take the reins of this exciting opportunity. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the development of our SOC service from MVP to a full-fledged offering, including hiring staff to support out of hours when the time is right.
• Onboarding and managing log sources with support from the engineering team
• Engaging with customers to understand their needs and deliver excellent service.
• Collaborating with service leads to create an innovative, supportive, and inclusive culture.
• Staying ahead of the curve by continuously improving processes and adopting new technologies.
• No shifts, but some on call as the service grows.

About You

To succeed in this role, you'll bring:

• Experience: A minimum of 3 years in a busy MSSP environment, with a proven ability to deliver high-quality SOC services to 3^rd party customers
• Technical Knowledge: Hands-on experience with Azure Sentinel and associated Microsoft security tools (such as Defender for Endpoint, KQL, MS Stack ideally, although other SIEMS can be considered for the right person)
• SOAR - Ideally some interst and ability in creation of reusable responses and labour saving options!
• Customer Focus: Comfortable engaging with customers to discuss security needs, challenges, and solutions.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to onboard and configure new log sources, either independently or with assistance.
• Growth Mindset: Passion for learning, trying new approaches, and finding better ways to deliver cybersecurity services.
• Team Player: Entrepreneurial spirit with a collaborative approach to decision-making and service improvement.
• Flexibility: Willing to work remotely but open to occasional in-person collaboration near Basingstoke.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to take ownership of a new and innovative service.
• A supportive, agile, and forward-thinking work environment.
• The chance to shape the direction of our SOC and work closely with other service leads.
• Flexibility to work remotely, with optional office visits for collaboration, team-building, and social engagement.

Important Details

You must have the full and permanent right to work in the UK as we are unable to support any VISA applications.

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