Soc Executive

This Opportunity is with a leading Fintech Company for their office in Thane location Role: SOC Executive Experience: 1 - 5 Years Job Description: Job Purpose: We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented SOC Analyst with hands-on experience in SIEM tools such as ManageEngine Event Log Analyzer and SISA MDR. The ideal candidate will be responsible for monitoring, analysing, and responding to security incidents and events, managing alert configurations, and maintaining SOC operations including dashboards, asset inventories, and firewall analysis. This role is critical in the early detection and response to cybersecurity threats and in ensuring the overall security posture of the organization. Roles & Responsibilities: Operate and manage SIEM tools including ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer and SISA MDR to monitor and analyze security events in real-time. Deploy, configure, and manage log sources, and generate actionable reports using EventLog Analyzer. Perform in-depth log analysis and search for specific security events or anomalies within the SIEM environment. Onboard new devices and applications into the SIEM system, ensuring comprehensive log collection and visibility. Configure and fine-tune alert rules to identify potential threats and reduce false positives. Develop, maintain, and regularly update SOC dashboards to reflect current threat status and incident trends. Coordinate with support teams to raise Service Request Forms (SRFs), track ticket resolutions, and manage incident lifecycle activities. Define security policies and conduct vulnerability assessments using Nessus, analysing scan results for remediation planning. Continuously monitor SOC for suspicious activities such as DDoS attacks, port scanning, and unauthorized access attempts. Maintain an accurate asset inventory for SOC systems (desktops, laptops, servers) and verify that all Windows systems are properly licensed. Act as a first-level responder during security incidents, escalating issues such as bandwidth spikes, firewall violations, network outages, and unauthorized activities. Monitor and analyse firewall logs using FortiAnalyzer, identifying top sources/destinations, bandwidth-heavy applications, critical threats, and policy violations. Qualification/ Knowledge/ Skills/ Experience: Bachelors degree in information security, Computer Science, or related field. 1-2 years of relevant work experience. Proven experience with SIEM platforms (ManageEngine, SISA MDR) and vulnerability scanning tools (Nessus). Strong understanding of network protocols, firewall technologies, and incident response procedures. Experience in log analysis, alerting configuration, and SOC monitoring. Knowledge of Fortinet firewalls and experience with FortiAnalyzer preferred. Familiarity with security standards and compliance requirements. Good communication and documentation skills. Preferred Certifications: CompTIA Security+ / CySA+ EC-Council CEH GIAC (GCIH, GCIA) ManageEngine or Fortinet product certifications (preferred). Interested Candidates can share their CV's at priyal@topgearconsultants.com