Security Operations Center Manager (Mumbai)

Job Title: SOC Manager / Lead

Location: Pune or Indore

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager / Lead with 7 to 15 years of expertise in cybersecurity operations, team leadership, and SIEM technologies. This role demands a agile 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 platform (e.g., Azure Sentinel) 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 8 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 4 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. Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.in/job/4m60qu