Manager / Lead – L3 SOC (IBM QRadar)

We are looking for candidates who can join immediately , with availability to start between 1st10th January in Mumbai Location.

Role Overview

We are looking for a technically strong L3 SOC Manager / Lead with deep hands-on experience in IBM QRadar . This role requires an engineering mindset , strong incident handling capability , and the ability to lead teams and engage customers during high-pressure security situations. The candidate will work across SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and ITSM platforms to drive SOC effectiveness and maturity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead L3 SOC operations , handling advanced incidents and escalations from L1/L2
• Perform threat hunting, incident response, and root cause analysis
• Design and manage IBM QRadar use cases, correlation rules, AQL queries, dashboards, and filters
• Manage log source onboarding , EPS optimization, and large-scale log environments
• Drive SOAR playbooks and integrate SIEMSOARITSM workflows
• Act as a customer-facing SOC lead , handling escalations and stressed situations professionally
• Mentor SOC teams and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Required Skills

• IBM QRadar (Expert level)
• L3 Incident Response & Threat Handling
• SIEM, SOAR, EDR, ITSM integrations
• AQL, dashboards, use-case development
• Networking fundamentals (Firewall, AD, RFC 1918 IPs)
• Python scripting (working knowledge)

Leadership & Mindset

• Strong engineering-first approach
• Proven experience as a Lead or Manager
• Excellent situational analysis and decision-making under pressure
• Customer-centric with a growth and learning mindset