Cyber Security Manager - SOC

Roles & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage SOC operations for client engagements
Oversee detection, reporting, and response to security incidents
Ensure effective incident management in line with defined SLAs and KPIs
Manage and maintain security tools and technologies used by the SOC team
Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior team members
Review and update standard operating procedures and ensure adherence
Identify improvements in security monitoring and operational tasks
Communicate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executives
Build and maintain strong client relationships
Identify SOC tasks that can be automated and oversee implementation
Provide strategic direction and maximize value delivery with available resources
Required Skills and Experience:
Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in operating, implementing, or designing SIEM solutions
Proven experience in SOC project leadership and project management
Strong hands-on expertise in Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk
Expert knowledge in Security Monitoring and Cyber Incident Response
Experience with network monitoring platforms such as Fidelis, ExtraHop, Darktrace
Knowledge of endpoint protection tools such as Carbon Black, Defender, CrowdStrike
Knowledge of cloud security and IOT/OT security is an added advantage
Certification in any SIEM platform
Certifications such as CISM, CEH, CISSP, GCIH, GIAC, SABSA, TOGAF are preferred
Knowledge of RegEx, Perl scripting, and SQL is a value add
B.Tech / B.E. with strong technical background
Ability to work in client time zones
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work with minimal supervision
We are looking for someone with proven experience in leading SOC operations projects and hands-on expertise in SIEM configuration and setup.