Vice President - Security Operations Center and Cyber Defense

Saviynt; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Saviynt is looking for a seasoned Vice President of Security Operations Center to lead our 24/7 cyber defense operations. You will own threat detection, incident response, and threat hunting at a global scale, while shaping strategic security initiatives and communicating risk to senior leadership.

You will guide SOC maturity, incident command, and cross-functional collaboration with IT, Legal, Communications, Risk, and Compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years leading cybersecurity teams across SOC, Threat Hunting, Incident Response, ASM, Dark Web Monitoring and Threat Intelligence.
• Proven executive leadership and crisis management handling major security incidents and board communications.
• Deep expertise in MITRE ATT&CK, threat intel frameworks, adversary emulation, and forensics.
• Hands-on and architectural understanding of SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, and cloud security technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience designing cyber defense strategies in large-scale enterprises.
• Certifications like CISSP, CISM, CCSP are nice to have but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mature a 24/7 global SOC to detect, analyze, and respond to cyber threats in real time.
• Refine SOC operating model, coverage, escalation paths, and incident command structure.
• Serve as Incident Commander for global incidents; direct IR activities.
• Ensure high-fidelity alerting, reduce false positives, and improve detection/response metrics.
• Develop a threat hunting program to identify advanced threats before escalation.
• Drive detections aligned to ATT&CK, threat intel, and real-world attack patterns.
• Establish IR playbooks, runbooks, and cross-functional coordination with IT, Legal, Communications, Risk, and Compliance.
• Lead forensic investigations, root cause analysis, and post-incident reviews.
• Oversee ASM and Dark Web Monitoring initiatives; collaborate with Threat Intelligence.
• Present cyber risk metrics and program updates to executives and the board.

Skills

SOC leadership

MITRE ATT&CK

Threat intelligence

Crisis management

Executive communication

SIEM/SOAR/EDR/XDR

Cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/Info Security

15+ years in cybersecurity leadership

Tools

SIEM

SOAR

EDR/XDR

CNAPP

Threat intelligence platforms

Job description

The Vice President of Security Operations Center (SOC) at Saviynt is responsible for leading and evolving the organization’s global cyber defense capabilities. This role owns 24/7 security operations, threat detection and response, threat hunting, and incident response.

The VP SOC will define the cyber defense strategy, ensure rapid and effective response to security incidents, and provide clear, risk-based insights to executive leadership and the board. This role combines strategic vision, operational excellence, and deep technical credibility to protect the organization against modern and emerging threats.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of 15+ years leading high-performing cybersecurity teams, proactively identifying and mitigating threats, and driving strategic security initiatives.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Lead and continuously mature a 24/7 global Security Operations Center (SOC) to detect, analyze, and respond to cyber threats in real time.
• Refine the SOC operating model, coverage strategy, escalation paths, and incident command structure.
• Serve as Incident Commander for incidents including global coverage. Direct overall IR activities.
• Ensure high-fidelity alerting, reduced false positives, and measurable improvements in detection and response effectiveness (MTTD, MTTR).
• Develop and execute a Threat Hunting strategy to proactively identify advanced, stealthy, and persistent threats before escalation.
• Drive adversary-focused detection aligned to MITRE ATT&CK and D3FEND, threat intelligence, and real-world attack patterns.
• Establish and maintain IR playbooks, runbooks, escalation procedures, and cross-functional coordination with IT, Legal, Communications, Risk, and Compliance.
• Lead forensic investigations, root cause analysis, and post-incident reviews to strengthen controls and prevent recurrence.
• Lead tabletop exercises, red/purple team engagements, and breach simulations to test readiness.
• Oversee Attack Surface Management (ASM) to continuously identify, monitor, and reduce external and internal exposure across cloud, SaaS, identity, endpoints, and networks.
• Oversee Dark Web Monitoring initiatives to detect leaked credentials, data exposure, insider threats, and early indicators of compromise.
• Collaborate closely with Threat Intelligence teams to track adversary TTPs, emerging threats, and sector-specific risks, translating intelligence into actionable detections and controls.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive Cyber Defense strategy, aligning security operations with business objectives, risk appetite, and regulatory requirements.
• Own the SOC technology stack, including SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, CNAPP, cloud security tooling, case management, and forensic platforms.
• Drive automation and orchestration to reduce manual effort and scale SOC operations efficiently.
• Manage, mentor, and grow high-performing teams across SOC, Threat Hunting, Incident Response, and Threat Intelligence functions.
• Establish career paths, training programs, and succession planning for security operations talent.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, Infrastructure, Legal and HR teams to ensure alignment with security frameworks and regulatory obligations.
• Present clear, business-aligned cyber risk metrics, threat trends, and program updates to executive leadership and the board.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field. Or equivalent work experience with demonstrated results.
• 15+ years of experience leading cybersecurity teams across SOC, Threat Hunting, Incident Response, Attack Surface Management, Dark Web Monitoring and Threat Intelligence.
• Proven executive leadership and crisis management experience handling major security incidents and board-level communications.
• Deep expertise in MITRE ATT&CK, threat intelligence frameworks, adversary emulation, and digital forensics.
• Strong hands‑on and architectural understanding of SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, and cloud security technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience designing and executing cyber defense strategies in large-scale, complex enterprise environments.
• Solid knowledge of offensive security techniques and attacker methodologies, with the ability to translate them into effective defensive strategies
• Certifications - CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or equivalent are nice to have but not a requirement