DevOps Security Operations Team Lead

Cobden & Carter International; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

An International Business Communications Solutions Company is looking for a DevOps Security Lead in Bengaluru. This role will involve administering Linux systems, managing security operations, configuring SIEM tools, and leading a Security Operations Center (SOC) team. Candidates should have over 8 years in the field, strong skills in Azure and Kubernetes, and proven experience in security management. The position requires excellent communication and leadership abilities, offering a day shift work setup onsite.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in DevOps and/or Security operations, including SOC team management.
• Hands-on Linux administration experience, security hardening, and troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of Azure, Kubernetes, and Terraform.
• In-depth knowledge of security frameworks like NIST and ISO 27001.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Linux systems, ensuring optimal performance and security.
• Configure and manage open-source SIEM solutions for real-time security monitoring.
• Lead the SOC team, ensuring effective incident response and threat detection.

Skills

Linux system administration

Security operations management

Azure security practices

Kubernetes orchestration

Terraform automation

Open-source SIEM tools

Scripting languages (Python, Bash)

Leadership and team management

Job description

About the job DevOps Security Operations Team Lead

DevOps Security Lead

Our client is an International Business Communications Solutions Company.

Responsibilities:

• Administer and maintain Linux systems ensuring optimal performance, security, and compliance.
• Manage security patches, system updates, and troubleshoot system issues as they arise

SIEM Configuration:

• Configure and manage open-source SIEM solutions (e.g., Wazuh) for real-time security monitoring.
• Develop security alerts, detection rules, dashboards, and automated responses for enhanced threat detection.
• SOAR experiences or other automation tools for security response
• Ensure security compliance and monitoring for Azure environments.
• Collaborate with the cloud team to apply security best practices in Azure

Kubernetes and Terraform:

• Manage and orchestrate infrastructure using Kubernetes for containerized applications.
• Use Terraform for Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) to automate deployment and scaling in cloud environments.

Security Operations Leadership:

• Lead and mentor the SOC team, ensuring effective incident response and threat detection
• Establish and maintain security protocols, response procedures, and incident playbooks
• Oversee security assessments, risk analysis, and vulnerability management

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with IT, Development, Devops and Compliance teams to align security policies with business goals.
• Act as the key point of contact during security incidents, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide regular updates on security incidents, infrastructure risks, and SOC team activities

Qualifications:

• 8+ years in DevOps and/or Security operations, including SOC team management and open-source SIEM tools
• Hands-on Linux administration experience, including patch management, security hardening, and troubleshooting.
• 10+ years working in the IT field
• Strong knowledge of Azure, Kubernetes, and Terraform
• Proficiency in configuring and maintaining open-source SIEM platforms
• In-depth knowledge of security frameworks (e.g., NIST, SOC 2, ISO 27001)
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash)
• Get things done attitude, proven ability to work independently on complex tasks
• Strong communicator, autonomous, constantly curious and eager to learn
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English

Work Setup:

Shift: Day Shift (9 AM - 6 PM)

Setup: Onsite

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