Senior Security Consultant

Coforge; India; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Coforge in India seeks a seasoned Security Operations Lead to drive SOC/SIEM operations using Microsoft Sentinel and Defender Suite.

You will manage Incident Response, Threat Hunting, and Security Monitoring while driving GRC initiatives and audits. You’ll oversee IAM governance, engage with clients on security strategy, and mentor a 30+ member security team. Commitment to SLA excellence and continuous improvement is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years in SOC/SIEM/security operations.
• Experience leading large security teams and client-facing engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead SOC/SIEM operations using Microsoft Sentinel and Defender Suite.
• Manage Incident Response, Threat Hunting, and Security Monitoring.
• Drive GRC initiatives and audits.
• Oversee IAM controls and governance.
• Engage with clients and senior stakeholders on security strategy and risk management.
• Lead and mentor a team of 30+ security professionals.
• Ensure SLA compliance, operational excellence, and continuous security improvement.

Skills

Microsoft Sentinel

Microsoft Defender Suite

SIEM & SOC Operations

Incident Response

GRC & Risk Management

IAM

Threat Hunting

Stakeholder Management

Client Management

Team Management

Job description

Experience:

10+ Years

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead SOC/SIEM operations using Microsoft Sentinel and Defender Suite.
• Manage Incident Response, Threat Hunting, and Security Monitoring.
• Drive Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) initiatives and audits.
• Oversee Identity & Access Management (IAM) controls and governance.
• Engage with clients and senior stakeholders on security strategy and risk management.
• Lead and mentor a team of 30+ security professionals.
• Ensure SLA compliance, operational excellence, and continuous security improvement.

Mandatory Skills:

• Microsoft Sentinel
• Microsoft Defender Suite
• SIEM & SOC Operations
• Incident Response (IR)
• GRC & Risk Management
• IAM
• Threat Hunting
• Stakeholder & Client Management
• Team Management (30+ members)

Preferred Certifications:

• CISSP
• CISM
• CCSP
• SC-100 / AZ-500
• ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor