Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Strategy:
• Lead and mentor the incident response (IR) team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the organization’s incident response strategy, processes, and playbooks.
• Act as the primary escalation point for significant cybersecurity incidents.
Incident Management:
• Oversee the detection, analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery phases of cybersecurity incidents.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and third-party vendors during incident response efforts.
• Ensure timely reporting to stakeholders, including executive management and regulatory bodies, as required.
Threat Analysis & Forensics:
• Conduct root cause analyses of incidents and oversee digital forensics investigations.
• Collaborate with threat intelligence teams to stay ahead of emerging threats and ensure proactive response measures.
Training & Preparedness:
• Organize regular tabletop exercises and incident simulations to prepare the team and stakeholders for real-world scenarios.
• Develop and deliver training programs to enhance the technical capabilities of the IR team.
Collaboration and Reporting:
• Ensure incident response practices align with regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS).
• Prepare detailed incident reports and lessons-learned documentation for internal and external audiences.
Qualification:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• 10–15 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a minimum of 5 years in incident response or security operations leadership roles.
• Deep understanding of security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK).
• Proficiency with incident response tools (e.g., SIEM, EDR, SOAR platforms) and forensic tools.
• Strong knowledge of network security, malware analysis, and threat hunting techniques.
• Exceptional communication and crisis management skills.
Preferred Qualification:
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).
• Experience working in regulated industries or government organizations.
• Familiarity with AI-driven incident detection and response tools
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
Shyam J
Sr. HR Analyst, India
Chennai • India
M: +91 XXXXXX
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Security Operations Center Manager position is now open for candidates interested in the IT Engineer & Developer Jobs sector. This role in Chennai offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in IT Engineer & Developer Jobs is a plus.
