Security Operations Center Analyst

As a Security Operations Center (SOC) Lead at Intellect Design Arena, you will play a crucial role in managing the SOC team to ensure operational effectiveness in security monitoring, incident response, and threat intelligence processes. Your expertise in SOC implementation and operations, especially with cloud workloads, along with strong stakeholder management skills will be essential for this role. **Key Responsibilities:** - Lead day-to-day SOC operations and supervise a team of analysts and engineers in a 24x7 environment. - Serve as the Level 3 (L3) escalation point for major security incidents and administrative needs within the SOC. - Implement, operate, and continuously enhance SOC processes related to threat monitoring, detection, and response. - Develop and maintain incident response playbooks for consistent and effective handling of security threats. - Collaborate with various OEMs and Managed Service Providers (MSPs) for technology integrations and service performance management. - Oversee the onboarding of new customers and internal systems to the SOC, ensuring seamless integration and alignment with SOC capabilities. - Ensure timely and accurate incident reporting and effective communication with stakeholders. - Drive automation initiatives within the SOC to enhance detection, response, and reporting efficiencies. - Provide robust program and project management for SOC-related initiatives, upgrades, and strategic enhancements. - Deliver SOC services tailored to cloud-based environments, including AWS and Azure. - Optimize the utilization of security tools such as SIEM, PAM/PIM, DAM, WAF, EDR, among others. **Required Skills & Experience:** - Minimum 8 years of cybersecurity experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role within a SOC. - Hands-on experience in cloud security monitoring and incident response for AWS and Azure workloads. - Strong technical proficiency and operational familiarity with SIEM, PAM/PIM, DAM, WAF, EDR, etc. - Proven capability to create and implement incident playbooks effectively. - Demonstrated experience in collaborating with OEMs and third-party service providers (MSPs). - Excellent program/project management and leadership abilities. - Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective interaction with technical and non-technical stakeholders. - Flexibility to work in rotational shifts, including providing support during minimal night shifts. - Preferred Certifications (not mandatory): CISSP, CISM, CEH, AWS Certified Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate, or equivalent. **Why Join Us ** - Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a cloud-first environment. - Collaborate with a global financial technology leader. - Experience an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative workplace culture. - Enhance your career growth through learning opportunities, certifications, and engaging projects.,