Locuz - SOC Lead - Information Security (6-10 yrs)

Job Title : SOC Lead

Job Summary :

The SOC Lead is responsible for leading the Security Operations Center (SOC) team to monitor, detect, analyze, and respond to security threats in real time. This role involves managing a team of cybersecurity professionals, ensuring efficient incident handling, and providing guidance on threat analysis, response tactics, and security best practices.

Job Responsibilities :

1. SOC Team Leadership :

- Lead and manage a team of SOC analysts and incident responders.

- Supervise shift schedules and ensure optimal team performance.

- Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance evaluations for team members.

2. Threat Monitoring & Incident Response :

- Oversee 24/7 security monitoring of networks, systems, and applications for potential threats.

- Lead the investigation and response to security incidents, ensuring proper documentation and resolution.

3. Reporting & Metrics :

- Prepare regular security reports and metrics for senior management and stakeholders.

- Analyze trends in security incidents to identify potential areas for improvement.

4. Collaboration & Communication :

- Collaborate with IT, DevOps, network, and application teams to implement security controls.

- Coordinate with external stakeholders, including third-party vendors and law enforcement, during high-severity incidents.

Qualifications and Skills Required :

- Minimum of 6 to 10 years of experience in a combination of risk management, information security and IT roles

- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience with professional security management certification

- Security Operations Center and Incident Response skills

- Analytical Skills

- Cybersecurity and Network Security expertise

- Strong problem-solving abilities

- Excellent communication and teamwork skills

- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

- Knowledge of common information security management frameworks, such as ISO/IEC 27001, and NIST.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and high level of personal integrity

- Experience as a Senior Security Analyst leading a team

- Experience with Security Operations Center, network event analysis and/or threat analysis

- Experience working as an Incident Responder

- Knowledge of various security methodologies and technical security solutions

- Experience analysing data from cybersecurity monitoring tools

- Ability to analyse endpoint, network, and application logs

- Experience tuning and/or configuring SIEM and vulnerability tools

- Knowledge of common Internet protocols and applications

- Scripting experience in Linux or PowerShell preferred

- Experience with Cloud computing across virtualized environments

Location : Mumbai