Network Security(SOC) Manager/Lead/L1/L2/L3_Noida location

As the SOC Manager, you will play a crucial role as the operational and strategic leader of the Security Operations Center. Your responsibilities will include managing people, processes, and technologies to ensure effective threat detection, incident response, and continuous improvement. You will report to the Head of CDC and act as the bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: - Lead and mentor SOC staff across L1, L2, and L3 tiers - Oversee hiring, onboarding, training, certification, and performance evaluations - Coordinate 24x7 shift coverage and ensure readiness for high-severity incidents - Manage day-to-day SOC operations, including alert triage, incident escalation, and response coordination - Ensure adherence to SLAs, KPIs, and compliance requirements - Oversee the implementation and tuning of detection rules, playbooks, and automation workflows - Act as the escalation point for critical incidents and ensure proper documentation and RCA (Root Cause Analysis) - Coordinate with SOC Leads/Shift Incident Managers, SOC Analyst, and client stakeholders during major security events - Lead post-incident reviews and lessons learned workshops - Develop and maintain SOC SOPs, RACI matrices, and compliance documentation - Generate executive dashboards and monthly/quarterly reports on SOC performance - Participate in governance forums and transformation workshops with clients - Oversee the health and optimization of SIEM (Microsoft Sentinel), SOAR (Azure Logic Apps), and UEBA platforms - Drive automation and AI integration in collaboration with GenAI and Automation Leads Qualifications Required: - Previous experience in a similar role managing a Security Operations Center - Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and best practices - Excellent leadership and communication skills - Experience with SIEM, SOAR, and UEBA platforms - Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment (Note: Additional details about the company were not included in the provided job description.),