Soc Manager Job in Central Depository Services

Job Title: SOC Manager

Location: Mumbai

Education: Graduate / Post-Graduate

Experience: 14 18 years in IT Security / Information Security

Certifications Required: CISSP or CISM

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic SOC Manager to lead our Security Operations Center (SOC) and drive our cybersecurity defense strategy. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in IT security, excellent leadership capabilities, and a proven track record of managing 24/7 SOC operations. In this critical role, you will be responsible for monitoring, detecting, responding to, and preventing cybersecurity threats across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Management: Lead, mentor, and manage the SOC team to ensure high performance and continuous development. Foster a high-performance culture, emphasizing ownership, accountability, and collaboration. Act as the primary escalation point for high-priority security incidents.
• SOC Operations: Oversee 24/7 security monitoring and real-time threat detection across the organization s infrastructure. Ensure smooth operations of SOC processes and consistent coverage of security monitoring tasks.
• Incident Management: Direct and coordinate all aspects of the incident response lifecycle identification, containment, investigation, remediation, and recovery. Ensure timely escalation and communication with executive leadership during major incidents.
• Security Tools & Technologies: Manage and optimize security tools and platforms including SIEM, PAM, firewalls, proxies, endpoint protection, etc. Ensure tools are properly configured and tuned for optimal threat detection and minimal false positives.
• Threat Intelligence & Analysis: Utilize threat intelligence feeds and platforms to proactively monitor emerging threats. Correlate threat intelligence with internal data to assess risk and recommend defensive strategies.
• Process Improvement & Automation: Drive continuous improvement and automation of SOC processes using SOAR and related tools. Enhance response efficiency through playbooks, automation scripts, and workflow optimization.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Collaborate with IT, Application, and Network teams to ensure unified security efforts and seamless incident resolution. Act as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Reporting & Metrics: Define and report on key SOC performance metrics (KPIs) such as mean time to detect (MTTD) and mean time to respond (MTTR). Provide executive-level reporting on security incidents, trends, and the overall threat landscape.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure SOC operations adhere to internal policies and external standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, SEBI regulations). Support audits and compliance initiatives by providing evidence, reports, and expert insights.
• Security Posture Enhancement: Evaluate and recommend new technologies and methodologies to enhance detection and response capabilities. Contribute to the development and refinement of the organization s cybersecurity strategy.
• Training & Development: Lead SOC training initiatives to ensure analysts stay updated on the latest threats, tools, and best practices. Foster a learning environment with a focus on upskilling and career development.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Leadership: Proven experience leading SOC or security teams in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present to senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving abilities; capable of analyzing complex security incidents and identifying root causes.
• Time Management: Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills; able to respond rapidly to high-impact incidents.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous in investigation, documentation, and reporting.

Mandatory Requirements

• 14 18 years of relevant experience in IT Security or Information Security
• CISSP or CISM certification (mandatory)
• Strong background in incident management, SOC tools, and regulatory compliance
• Hands-on experience in security monitoring, SIEM, SOAR, and threat hunting

Why Join Us?

• Be at the forefront of protecting a critical enterprise from evolving cyber threats
• Lead a talented team and shape the future of cybersecurity operations
• Exposure to a wide range of advanced tools and technologies
• Work in a culture that values innovation, accountability, and continuous learning