Cyber SOC Technical Lead Up to £94,000 per annumThis role requires the chosen individual to travel to a Dublin Ireland office 4 days per month (bi-weekly). Our client is a leading provider of Managed IT and Security Services across diverse industry verticals.Due to significant growth and new customer contracts, they seek an experienced Senior SOC Professional to lead a team of SOC Analysts. Responsibilities:Team Development: Mentor and develop a team of 20+ Level 2 & 3 SOC Analysts to build a strong technical team committed to excellence.Service Improvement: Drive continuous enhancement of security service offerings for customers.Incident Response: Lead and manage incident response activities during major security incidents.Operational Efficiency: Improve the efficiency of the Monitoring and Response teams' daily operations.Stakeholder Communication: Regularly communicate with and manage key internal and external stakeholders.Service Delivery: Motivate SOC Analysts to meet agreed-upon customer SLAs and deliver world-class service.Technical Leadership: Provide technical support and leadership for the SOC and broader Security teams.Process Improvement: Continuously refine and enhance SOC Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), processes, and procedures.Mentorship and Training: Lead internal mentoring and cross-training initiatives for SOC teams.Customer Management: Oversee the onboarding and offboarding process for SOC customers.Strategic Planning: Collaborate with the Head of SOC on the strategic direction of the SOC function.Experience / Qualifications:SOC Experience: 5+ years of experience in a SOC environment, with roles such as (T3) Senior Analyst or Team Lead.Technical Expertise: Proficient with security event detection tools including IPS, SIEM, DLP, Anti-virus, etc.Communication Skills: Strong ability to engage effectively with key internal and external stakeholders.Network Knowledge: In-depth understanding of networks and network security.Infrastructure Proficiency: Familiarity with network infrastructure hardware and protocols.Security Protocols: Understanding of security protocols and encryption technologies.Professional Development: Commitment to continuous personal and professional improvement, including technical capability and certifications.SIEM/SOAR Experience: Experience with SIEM and SOAR solutions such as Splunk, Sentinel, or Swimlane.EDR/XDR Solutions: Proficient with EDR/XDR solutions like Defender for Endpoint, CrowdStrike, Rapid7, etc.Certifications: Desired certifications include GSEC, GCIH, GCFA, etc.Package:Base Salary: €80,000 - €110,000 (negotiable depending on experience and current level)Corporate Benefits: Full benefits package including pension, private health insurance, life insurance, etc.Applicants must hold a UK passport and be able to travel freely throughout the EU. Sponsorship is not available for this position.Apply Now : If you're ready to lead and inspire a top-tier SOC team in a dynamic and growing organisation, we want to hear from you!