Bengaluru, Karnataka

Job Summary

Responsible for leading the investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery of security incidents across enterprise environments. This role acts as the final escalation point within the SOC, handling high‑severity and complex incidents, performing forensic analysis, coordinating response actions, and driving post‑incident improvements to detections and controls.

Key Responsibilities

1. Ensure Timely Resolution Of Escalations By Leading Security Event Investigations Through Soar And Siem Tools, Adhering To Agreed Sla Norms To Deliver Optimal Outcomes. 2. Oversee The Generation Of Tower-Level Ee And En Revenue By Implementing Strategic Initiatives And Optimizing Resource Allocation Within The Support Operations. 3. Validate And Oversee Operational Hygiene By Reviewing Reports And Ensuring That Services Are Delivered In Accordance With The Statement Of Work (Sow). 4. Promote Positive Custom

Skill Requirements

Strong experience with SIEM/SOAR platforms (Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, XSIAM)

Hands‑on EDR/XDR experience (Microsoft XDR, CrowdStrike,



SentinelOne, Palo Alto)

Proficiency in:
KQL / SPL / advanced hunting queries

Log and telemetry correlation

Deep understanding of:
Windows, Linux, macOS internals

Identity systems (AD, Entra ID)

Network fundamentals and attack techniques

Familiarity with:
MITRE ATT&CK;

NIST 800‑61 (Incident Response)

Experience & Qualifications

5-10 years in SOC, Incident Response, or Cyber Defense roles

Experience operating in 24×7 SOC environments

Certifications (preferred):
GCIH, GCIA, GCED

SC‑200, AZ‑500, CISSP

Other Requirements

1. Optional But Valuable Certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Qualified (Cissp), Certified Information Security Manager (Cism), And Security Operations Center (Soc) Management Certification
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