Cyber Security Expert – SOC Operations

Cyber Security Expert – SOC Operations

Location: Gurgaon

Experience: 10+ Years

Role Overview:

Seeking experienced Cyber Security professionals to lead and manage Security Operations Center (SOC) activities in large-scale environments. The ideal candidates will demonstrate deep expertise in SOC operations, incident response, threat management, and the ability to independently manage client engagements and mentor SOC teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Security Operations Center (SOC) activities and manage security incidents end-to-end.
• Lead incident detection, analysis, containment, and remediation efforts for complex cyber threats.
• Design and implement SOC processes, procedures, and playbooks for effective security monitoring and response.
• Supervise and develop SOC analysts, establish training programs, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Conduct threat hunting, threat intelligence gathering, and proactive risk assessments.
• Liaise with clients during critical incidents, providing strategic guidance and post-incident reports.
• Coordinate independent client engagements, including risk assessments, gap analysis, and security architecture reviews.
• Evaluate and optimize SIEM, EDR, and SOAR tools for advanced threat detection and response.
• Prepare executive-level reports and metrics for leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure SOC compliance with global security standards, regulations, and frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST).

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in cyber security with a minimum of 4+ years in SOC operations.
• Proven track record of independently leading large-scale security operations and managing SOC teams.
• Deep understanding of incident response, playbook development, and threat lifecycle management.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM solutions (Splunk, QRadar, ArcSight, etc.) and EDR/SOAR technologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Relevant certifications: CISSP, CISM, GCIA, GCIH, or equivalent.