​ Job Title: Security Operations Centre (SOC) Manager Department: Security Command Centre Reports To: Director Location: Goregaon West, Mumbai Job Type: Full-Time, 24x7 Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced and strategic SOC Manager to lead our Security Operations Center. The ideal candidate will oversee daily operations of the SOC, manage a team of analysts and engineers, develop threat detection and incident response strategies, and ensure the organization's cybersecurity posture is proactively monitored and defended 24/7. Key Responsibilities: SOC Leadership & Management • Lead, mentor, and manage the SOC team (L1, L2, L3 analysts and threat hunters). • Define and enforce SOC operational procedures, SLAs, and escalation processes. • Coordinate with IT, Risk, Compliance, and IR teams during incidents and audits. • Create shift schedules to ensure 24x7 monitoring and response. Threat Detection & Incident Response • Oversee detection, triage, investigation, and resolution of security incidents. • Ensure timely and effective response to security threats. • Supervise use of SIEM, SOAR, EDR, IDS/IPS, and other security tools. • Lead root cause analysis and post-incident reviews. Technology & Process Management • Evaluate, implement, and optimize SOC tools and platforms. • Maintain and refine threat use cases, playbooks, and detection rules. • Drive automation and efficiency improvements in SOC operations. • Ensure log sources and threat feeds are integrated and functional. Metrics, Reporting, & Compliance • Develop and deliver SOC KPIs, dashboards, and executive reports. • Ensure compliance with industry standards (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, etc.). • Support vulnerability management, threat hunting, and purple team exercises. Required Skills & Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field. • 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 2+ years in a SOC leadership role. • Strong knowledge of SIEM & SOAR (Splunk, QRadar, AiSIEM), EDR, IDS/IPS, WAF, Networking, ZTNA, Identity, NBAD, Cloud Security and firewall technologies. • Strong deployment skill sets, SLA management. • Deep understanding of cyber threats, attack vectors, MITRE ATT&CK, kill chain, and incident response lifecycle. • Proven experience in managing teams and working in 24x7 environments. • Familiar with compliance frameworks: ISO 27001, NIST, SOC2, PCI-DSS. Preferred Certifications: • CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) • CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) • Microsoft Azure/AWS or equivalent (for cloud-focused environments) Key Competencies: • Strong leadership, decision-making, and people management skills • Excellent communication and reporting abilities (technical + executive level) • High attention to detail, and the ability to operate under pressure • Strategic thinking with hands-on technical capabilities ​ ​