Cyber Security Incident Response Threat Intelligence Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Cyber Security Incident Response Threat Intelligence Manager to lead our security operations function. This role combines proactive threat intelligence with advanced incident response leadership, requiring a candidate who can anticipate emerging threats, drive strategic defenses, and lead teams through high-stakes cyber incidents.

The ideal candidate will oversee security monitoring and response capabilities, guide a team of analysts and responders, and partner cross-functionally to strengthen the organization s security posture.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and manage end-to-end response efforts during active cyber incidents, including detection, containment, eradication, and recovery
- Serve as incident commander for high-severity events, ensuring timely decision-making and stakeholder communication
- Oversee deep-dive forensic investigations to determine root cause, scope, and business impact
- Coordinate cross-functional response efforts with IT, Legal, Compliance, and business stakeholders
- Establish, maintain, and continuously improve incident response playbooks, processes, and escalation protocols
- Present post-incident findings, lessons learned, and risk mitigation plans to senior leadership

Threat Intelligence Strategy Oversight

- Lead the development and execution of the organization s threat intelligence strategy
- Oversee research and tracking of global threat actors, campaigns, and emerging attack techniques
- Ensure analysis of adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) aligned to frameworks such as MITRE ATTCK
- Translate threat intelligence into actionable detection use cases, defensive strategies, and business risk insights
- Drive integration of threat intelligence into security tooling, detection engineering, and response playbooks




- Deliver executive-level briefings and intelligence reports tailored to diverse audiences

Detection Engineering Proactive Defense

- Provide leadership oversight for proactive monitoring across endpoints, networks, and cloud environments
- Guide the development of detection logic, correlation rules, and alerting strategies
- Direct threat hunting initiatives to identify advanced and persistent threats
- Ensure continuous tuning and optimization of security controls to improve detection fidelity and reduce false positives
- Partner with engineering and architecture teams to enhance security visibility and coverage

People Leadership Program Management

- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of incident responders, threat intelligence analysts, and SOC personnel
- Establish performance expectations, career development plans, and ongoing coaching for team members
- Drive operational excellence within the SOC and incident response functions
- Manage vendor relationships and external partners (e.g., MSSPs, threat intelligence providers)
- Develop metrics and KPIs to measure program effectiveness and maturity
- Support budget planning and resource allocation for security operations

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 12+ years of experience in incident response, threat intelligence, or security operations, with leadership experience preferred




- Proven experience leading incident response efforts and managing high-impact security events
- Strong understanding of attacker methodologies, malware analysis, and intrusion techniques
- Experience mapping adversary behaviors to MITRE ATTCK or similar frameworks
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex security concepts to both technical and executive audiences

Technical Expertise

- Hands-on experience with Endpoint Detection Response (EDR) tools such as:
- CrowdStrike Falcon
- SentinelOne
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

- Experience with NDR/XDR platforms, including:

- ExtraHop
- Cisco XDR

- Deep familiarity with SIEM platforms, log analysis, and security monitoring tools
- Solid knowledge of networking protocols, operating systems, and cloud security concepts
- Experience driving detection engineering and threat hunting programs

Operational Expectations

- Lead on-call rotation strategy and provide escalation support for critical incidents
- Ensure rapid and effective response to high-severity threats and vulnerabilities
- Maintain strong situational awareness of the evolving threat landscape
- Collaborate with internal leadership and external stakeholders during security events
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational resilience

Preferred Qualifications

- Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, GCIA, GCIH, GCFA, or equivalent)
- Experience with scripting or automation (Python, PowerShell)
- Background in threat hunting, malware analysis, or digital forensics
- Experience building or scaling security operations or incident response programs

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📌 Cyber Security Incident Response & Threat Intelligence Manager (Tamil Nadu)
🏢 NCR Voyix
📍 Tamil Nadu