Security Operations Manager

Protect Threat is a leading provider of advanced cybersecurity and IT services based in Mumbai. Our certified experts deliver tailored cybersecurity strategies to safeguard digital assets and strengthen security postures. We offer a comprehensive suite of services, including penetration testing, cloud security, threat intelligence, compliance, and incident response. We are currently hiring for our client, a leading private sector bank, to strengthen their Security Operations Center (SOC) capabilities. This is a full-time on-site role for a SOC Manager, who will lead a 20-member SOC team and oversee security operations for our clients banking environment. The SOC Manager will report directly to the CISO and collaborate closely with incident response teams to manage SIEM platforms, monitor security events, and ensure rapid incident detection and response. Key responsibilities include leading SOC operations and managing day-to-day security monitoring, overseeing incident detection, triage, and response activities, managing SIEM platforms (Securonix preferred; QRadar/Splunk/Arcsight acceptable), coordinating with incident response teams in a large-scale enterprise environment, mentoring SOC analysts, and ensuring adherence to security processes. Qualifications required for this role include 10+ years of experience in Cybersecurity and SOC Management, proven experience with SIEM platforms (Securonix, QRadar, Splunk, or Arcsight), a strong background in cybersecurity operations, vulnerability management, and network security, excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills, experience managing SOC teams (L1, L2, L3 mix) in enterprise/banking environments, relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM or CISA (preferred), and a Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field. As a SOC Manager, you will work on-site in Mumbai (Kanjurmarg & Airoli) from Monday to Friday. You will lead SOC operations for our client, a large private sector bank, manage a high-performing SOC team, and collaborate with advanced IR teams. There is a projection for 10-12 additional security roles through November. To apply for the SOC Manager Role with 10 years of experience, please send your resume to inquiries@protectthreat.com with the subject line: "Application for SOC Manager Role - 10 Years Experience".,