SOC Lead

Threat Detection & Triage

• Oversee alert triage workflows, ensuring timely and accurate classification of security events
• Develop and maintain detection rules, correlation logic, and use cases across SIEM and XDR platforms
• Establish triage SLAs and quality benchmarks; regularly audit analyst triage accuracy
• Leverage threat intelligence feeds to continuously refine detection coverage and reduce dwell time

Incident Response

• Lead end-to-end incident response for critical and high-severity security incidents
• Coordinate containment, eradication, and recovery activities in line with the IR framework
• Produce clear, executive-level incident reports and root cause analyses (RCAs)
• Conduct post-incident reviews and drive lessons-learned into process and detection improvements
• Liaise with legal, compliance, and external stakeholders during significant breaches

Process Improvement & Reporting

• Define and track key SOC metrics (MTTD, MTTR, false positive rates, coverage gaps)
• Continuously refine and document SOC runbooks, playbooks, and standard operating procedures
• Prepare regular reporting for CISO and board-level audiences on SOC posture and key incidents
• Drive automation initiatives to improve analyst efficiency and reduce manual workload

What You’ll Need:

Experience

• 5–7 years of progressive cybersecurity experience, with at least 2 years in a SOC leadership or senior analyst role
• Proven hands-on experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, IBM QRadar)
• Strong background in incident response, digital forensics, and threat hunting
• Experience integrating or operating AI/ML-powered security tools (UEBA, NDR, AI-assisted SOAR)

Technical Skills

• Deep understanding of attack frameworks: MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, Diamond Model
• Proficiency in network forensics, log analysis, and endpoint investigation techniques
• Hands-on experience with SOAR platforms (e.g., Palo Alto XSOAR, Splunk SOAR, Microsoft Sentinel Playbooks)
• Working knowledge of cloud security monitoring (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-native threat detection
• Scripting ability in Python, PowerShell, or KQL for automation and detection rule development
• Familiarity with threat intelligence platforms

Soft Skills & Leadership

• Exceptional communication skills — able to translate technical findings to non-technical executives
• Strong analytical thinking and ability to make sound decisions under pressure
• Proven ability to build, coach, and retain high-performing security teams
• Collaborative mindset with cross-functional stakeholders, including IT, Legal, and Risk

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

• Industry certifications: CISSP, CISM, GCIA, GCIH, GDAT, CEH, Microsoft SC-200, or equivalent
• Hands-on experience with Cyble Vision, Cyble CSPM, or equivalent AI-driven threat intelligence and attack surface management platforms
• Prior experience in a regulated industry (BFSI, healthcare, critical infrastructure)
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks: ISO 27001, NIST CSF, SOC 2, PCI-DSS
• Exposure to red team / purple team engagements and adversary simulation exercises
• Experience with deception technologies, honeypots, or active defence strategies

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