Security Operations Center Manager

Job Title: SOC Manager

Location: Hyderabad, Bangalore, Pune & Indore

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager with 10+ years of expertise in cybersecurity operations, team leadership, and SIEM technologies. This role demands a dynamic leader who can drive operational excellence, manage complex security incidents, and elevate the maturity of our SOC capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a high-performing SOC team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee end-to-end SOC operations including threat monitoring, incident response, and escalation management.
• Design and implement SOC processes, workflows, and KPIs to ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Manage and optimize SIEM platforms (e.g., Azure Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar, ArcSight, LogRhythm) for threat detection and analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align security operations with business objectives and compliance requirements.
• Conduct regular threat assessments, vulnerability analysis, and forensic investigations.
• Develop and deliver executive-level reports on security posture, incident trends, and SOC performance.
• Stay current with emerging threats, attack vectors, and security technologies to proactively enhance SOC capabilities.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 5 years in SOC leadership roles.
• Proven track record in managing large security teams and complex operations.
• Deep expertise in SIEM tools and security monitoring technologies.
• Strong understanding of incident response frameworks, threat intelligence, and regulatory standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR).
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GCIA, or equivalent are highly preferred.