Sr. Lead - SOC Engineer

GAVS Technologies N.A., Inc; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

GAVS Technologies N.A., Inc. in Chennai seeks an experienced SOC Lead to oversee daily SOC operations, monitor threats, and guide a team of analysts. You will manage incident response, drive vulnerability assessment, and ensure compliance with ISO 27001, NIST, and GDPR.

Required: 7–10 years in cybersecurity with at least 3 years in SOC leadership, strong SIEM skills (Splunk/QRadar/ArcSight), and relevant certifications. This is a leadership role based in Chennai.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• 7–10 years in cybersecurity with at least 3 years in SOC leadership or management roles.
• Certifications like CEH or CompTIA Security+ preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day SOC operations and monitoring tool processes.
• Lead triage, investigation, and remediation of security alerts and incidents.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and coordinate patching with IT teams.
• Mentor SOC analysts and ensure SLA adherence.
• Develop and implement security policies and audit compliance (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR).
• Monitor threat intelligence and stay updated on emerging threats.
• Collaborate with IT, network, and application teams to strengthen security.

Skills

SIEM knowledge

Leadership

Threat detection

Incident response

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/InfoSec

Tools

Splunk

QRadar

ArcSight

Nessus

Qualys

Rapid7

Job description

Role OverviewThe SOC Lead is responsible for overseeing daily operations of the Security Operations Center (SOC). This role ensures effective monitoring, detection, and response to cybersecurity threats, while leading a team of analysts to safeguard the organization’s IT infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

1. 1. Manage SOC Operations(a) Oversee day-to-day SOC activities, ensuring smooth functioning of monitoring tools and processes.(b) Coordinate incident response efforts and ensure timely resolution of security incidents.
2. 2. Incident Management(a) Lead triage, investigation, and remediation of security alerts.(b) Escalate critical incidents and coordinate with stakeholders for resolution.
3. 3. Vulnerability Assessment & Management(a) Conduct regular vulnerability assessments across systems, networks, and applications.(b) Prioritize and remediate vulnerabilities in collaboration with IT and application teams.(c) Track and report on vulnerability trends, ensuring timely patching and mitigation.
4. 4. Team Leadership(a) Mentor and guide SOC analysts, fostering skill development and performance improvement.(b) Allocate tasks and ensure adherence to SLAs.
5. 5. Policy & Compliance(a) Develop and implement security policies, protocols, and procedures.(b) Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure compliance with industry standards (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, etc.).
6. 6. Threat Intelligence & Monitoring(a) Monitor SIEM tools and other security platforms for anomalies.(b) Stay updated on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors.
7. 7. Collaboration(a) Work closely with IT, network, and application teams to strengthen security posture.(b) Provide reports and recommendations to senior management.

Required Skills & Competencies

1. 1. Technical Expertise:(a) Strong knowledge of SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar, ArcSight, etc.).(b) Familiarity with IDS/IPS, firewalls, endpoint protection, and cloud security.(c) Experience with vulnerability scanning tools (Nessus, Qualys, Rapid7, etc.).(d) Understanding of malware analysis, threat hunting, and forensic investigation.
2. 2. Leadership Skills:(a) Ability to lead and motivate a team under pressure.(b) Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
3. 3. Analytical Skills:(a) Proficiency in analyzing logs, alerts, and threat intelligence feeds.(b) Capability to identify patterns and recommend preventive measures.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.

Certifications (preferred): CEH, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent.

Experience: 7–10 years in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years in SOC leadership or management roles.