Manager -Security Operations Centre

Manager – Head, Security Operations Center (SOC)Organization

Technovalley ATS (Advanced Technology Services)
An SBU of Technovalley Software India Private Limited

Location: Kochi, India (Global Operations)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reporting To: Executive Management / CEO

About Technovalley

Technovalley Software India Private Limited is a globally respected high-technology IT consulting and services organization, headquartered in India with an expanding international footprint across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Europe.

Technovalley is widely recognized for:

• Introducing global cybersecurity standards early in India
• Delivering enterprise-grade consulting, audits, and advanced technology services
• Building long-term partnerships with global technology and certification leaders
• Enabling enterprises, governments, and institutions to meet Industry 4.0 and international security benchmarks

As part of its global expansion strategy, Technovalley has established Technovalley ATS (Advanced Technology Services) — a specialized SBU focused on cyber defense, managed security services, security audits, and advanced consulting for customers across the globe.

Role Overview

Technovalley ATS is establishing a Global-Standard Security Operations Center (SOC) to deliver 24×7 cyber defense, monitoring, and incident response services to international enterprise, government, and institutional customers.

The Manager – Head, Security Operations Center (SOC) is a senior leadership and operational head role responsible for the design, establishment, governance, and continuous operation of this Global SOC facility.

In addition to SOC operations, this role oversees Security Audits, Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT), Incident Response, and Threat Intelligence, positioning Technovalley ATS as a trusted global cyber defense partner.

Key ResponsibilitiesSOC Strategy & Global Operations

• Establish, manage, and scale a 24×7 Global SOC aligned with international best practices (ISO 27001, NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, SOC 2).
• Define SOC architecture, operating models, SLAs, escalation matrices, and response workflows.
• Ensure uninterrupted, high-availability SOC services for global customers across time zones.
• Own SOC KPIs, dashboards, and executive-level operational reporting.

Incident Response & Cyber Defense

• Lead end-to-end Incident Detection, Analysis, Containment, Eradication, and Recovery.
• Act as the final escalation authority during major cyber incidents.
• Develop and maintain incident playbooks, runbooks, and threat-hunting frameworks.
• Conduct post-incident reviews and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Security Audit & VAPT Oversight

• Govern and oversee Security Audits, VAPT, Red Teaming, and Compliance Assessments.
• Ensure global quality standards in vulnerability analysis, risk scoring, and reporting.
• Review and approve executive summaries, technical findings, and remediation guidance.
• Support customers in strengthening long-term security posture and compliance readiness.

Technology, Tools & Automation

• Own selection, deployment, and optimization of SOC tools including:
• SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, NDR
• Threat Intelligence Platforms
• Drive automation, orchestration, and AI-assisted security operations.
• Continuously enhance detection use-cases, correlation rules, and response automation.

Team Leadership & Capability Building

• Build, mentor, and lead SOC Analysts (L1 / L2 / L3), Incident Responders, and VAPT teams.
• Define shift models, staffing plans, training roadmaps, and certification pathways.
• Foster a high-performance, disciplined, and globally aligned SOC culture.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Ensure SOC operations comply with global regulatory and compliance requirements (ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, etc.).
• Support internal and external audits, customer security reviews, and regulatory assessments.
• Maintain comprehensive SOC documentation, policies, and procedures.

Customer & Business Enablement

• Act as the primary cyber defense authority for Technovalley ATS customers.
• Support pre-sales discussions, solution design, RFP responses, and customer onboarding.
• Represent Technovalley ATS in executive briefings, audits, and strategic security discussions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or a related field.
• 8–12+ years of cybersecurity experience, with 5+ years in SOC leadership or management roles.
• Proven experience in building or operating enterprise or MSSP-grade SOC environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with SIEM, incident response, threat hunting, and security monitoring.

Preferred Certifications

• CISSP / CISM
• GCIA / GCIH / GCED
• CEH / CPENT / OSCP
• ISO 27001 Lead Implementer / Auditor
• Cloud Security Certifications (AWS / Azure / GCP)

Key Skills & Competencies

• Deep understanding of modern cyber threats and attack methodologies.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and crisis-management abilities.
• Excellent communication skills for technical, executive, and customer audiences.
• Ability to operate in a global, multi-time-zone, high-pressure environment.
• Strong governance, documentation, and reporting mindset.

Why Join Technovalley ATS

• Opportunity to build and lead a Global SOC from the ground up
• Work with customers across multiple countries and industries
• Be part of Technovalley’s global cyber defense expansion journey
• Operate within an organization known for credibility, global standards, and long-term vision

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹70,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person