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Your work profile
We are seeking an experienced Security Operations professional to lead and manage the IBM QRadar SIEM platform and associated security technologies for our banking environment. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in QRadar architecture and operations, hands-on experience with network security tools, and the ability to manage customer communication and executive-level presentations effectively.
Key Responsibilities SIEM Platform Lead:
- Manage the end-to-end QRadar SIEM platform, including architecture design, deployment, tuning, upgrades, and maintenance.
- Lead SIEM integrations with log sources such as firewalls, proxies, endpoint security, and threat detection platforms (Zscaler, FireEye, Palo Alto, etc.).
- Develop and optimize correlation rules, dashboards, and use cases aligned with banking security policies and compliance frameworks (RBI, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, etc.).
- Perform platform health checks, log source onboarding, and troubleshooting to ensure system availability and performance.
- Collaborate with SOC analysts and threat hunters to enhance detection capabilities and response effectiveness.
- Act as a technical SME and trusted advisor for QRadar and associated technologies.
- Conduct customer and stakeholder management meetings, ensuring timely updates and smooth communication between technical and business teams.
- Prepare executive reports and deliver presentations on security posture, incidents, and SIEM performance.
- Coordinate with internal IT, networking, and compliance teams for seamless security integration.
- Stay updated on emerging threats, SIEM capabilities, and vendor enhancements to continuously strengthen the security posture.
Education:
- 12-15 years of experience in Cybersecurity / SOC / SIEM operations.
- Bachelor s or Master s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Location - Hyderabad
- Proven expertise in IBM QRadar architecture, implementation, and administration.
- Strong networking knowledge (TCP/IP, routing, switching, VPNs, firewalls, proxies).
- Hands-on experience with security tools such as Zscaler, FireEye, Palo Alto, and Active Defense and XDR
- Excellent customer relationship management and stakeholder communication skills.
- Strong presentation and documentation skills, with the ability to convey complex security concepts to senior management.
- Certifications: CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) and/or relevant vendor certifications (IBM, Palo Alto, Zscaler, etc.), CISA/CISM/CISSP preferred.
- Good understanding of banking security standards and regulatory compliance requirements.
Preferred Attributes
- Proactive problem solver with a passion for security innovation.
- Strong leadership and mentoring abilities for SOC and engineering teams.
- Experience working in banking or financial institutions is highly desirable.
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In addition to living our purpose, across our organization:
Builds own understanding of our purpose and values; explores opportunities for impact
Demonstrates strong commitment to personal learning and development; acts as a brand ambassador to help attract top talent
Understands expectations and demonstrates personal accountability for keeping performance on track
Actively focuses on developing effective communication and relationship-building skills
Understands how their daily work contributes to the priorities of the team and the business.
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