Assistant Manager - SOC Engineer (OT Security)

Renault Group; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Renault Group is seeking a SOC Engineer specializing in Operational Technology (OT) to join the Cybersecurity team within IS/IT. The role centers on deploying, configuring, and operating security tooling across IT and OT landscapes in industrial environments.

The candidate will contribute to security provisioning, platform configuration, and day-to-day SOC operations, collaborating with IT, OT, and Engineering teams to strengthen detection and response across production systems.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Tanium deployment/administration/operations.
• Hands-on CrowdStrike endpoint protection/detection/response.
• Experience in cybersecurity operations (SOC) and OT environments.

Responsibilities

• Provisioning, deployment, and onboarding of security tools across IT and OT environments.
• Configure and maintain endpoint security and monitoring solutions; manage policies and detection use cases.
• Monitor security events, investigate incidents, and coordinate response activities within SOC.
• Collaborate with IT, OT, and Engineering teams and document configurations and procedures.

Skills

Tanium

CrowdStrike

SOC operations

OT environments

ServiceNow

Azure/Defender

Education

Degree in Cybersecurity/CS/IT

Certifications (Security+, CISSP, GIAC)

Tools

ServiceNow

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Defender/Azure/AD

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a SOC Engineer specialized in Operational Technology (OT) environments to join the Cybersecurity team within IS/IT. The role focuses on supporting the deployment, configuration, administration, and operational management of security solutions across both IT and OT landscapes, with a strong emphasis on industrial environments. The candidate will contribute to strengthening the company’s security posture by actively participating in security tool provisioning, platform configuration, and day‑to‑day SOC operations, ensuring visibility, detection, and response capabilities across production and manufacturing systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Provisioning & Deployment: Support the deployment and onboarding of cybersecurity tools across IT and OT environments. Participate in provisioning activities, including agent deployment, system integration, and infrastructure configuration. Assist in integrating security tooling with core platforms such as ServiceNow, Microsoft ecosystem, and SIEM solutions. Collaborate with infrastructure, network, and OT teams to ensure proper rollout of security controls in industrial environments.
• Configuration & Administration: Configure and maintain endpoint security and monitoring solutions. Manage policies, rules, and detection use cases within security tools. Ensure proper asset onboarding, classification, and visibility, especially in OT networks. Maintain documentation of configurations, procedures, and architecture using Confluence. Support continuous improvement initiatives related to detection, automation, and response capabilities.
• SOC Operations: Monitor and analyze security events and alerts across IT and OT environments. Investigate incidents, perform triage, and coordinate response activities. Contribute to use case tuning and false positive reduction. Collaborate with the SOC team to improve detection coverage and response efficiency. Participate in incident response processes, including containment, eradication, and recovery. Support vulnerability management and endpoint hygiene activities.
• Collaboration & Tools: Work closely with Cybersecurity, IT Operations, OT teams, and Engineering. Use ServiceNow for incident and request management. Use Jira for task tracking and project activities. Use Confluence for documentation and knowledge sharing. Operate within a Microsoft‑centric environment (Defender ecosystem, Azure, Active Directory, etc.).

Required Skills and Experience

Must‑Have Hands‑on experience with Tanium (deployment, administration, or operations). Hands‑on experience with CrowdStrike (endpoint protection, detection, and response). Experience in cybersecurity operations (SOC or equivalent). Understanding of OT environments and industrial systems (manufacturing, SCADA, IC …). Knowledge of endpoint security, asset visibility, and incident response processes. Familiarity with ticketing and workflow tools such as ServiceNow.

Nice‑to‑Have Experience

Experience with SOTI MobiControl (device management, especially in industrial/mobile environments). Experience with Cisco ISE (network access control and segmentation). Experience with Octoplant (industrial asset management and OT environments). Exposure to SIEM platforms and detection engineering. Knowledge of IT/OT network segmentation principles and zero‑trust concepts.

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities. Ability to work in cross‑functional and international teams. Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement. Clear communication skills (technical and non‑technical stakeholders). Ability to work in structured environments with processes and documentation.

Education and Background

Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., Security+, CISSP, GIAC, or vendor‑specific) are a plus.

Location and Reporting

Part of the IS/IT Cyber security organization within RNTBCI / HORSE Team. Reporting in to SOC / Cyber Operations leadership.

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Since 1898, Renault Group has relied on a legacy of innovation and unique industrial expertise to support the profound transformation of the automotive industry. Today, our Group is transforming itself to become the European automotive benchmark on a global scale, with our three brands – Renault, Dacia, and Alpine. Faithful to our purpose, we support a sustainable business model that creates value for all our stakeholders, starting with our employees. We support our teams with the ambition of establishing a new standard of industrial excellence, innovation, and cost discipline. Driven by passion, excellence, and creativity, we are building a safer, more inclusive, and more sustainable future. To advance mobility, we are at the forefront of change.