IT Security Operations Lead

We are hiring for IT Security Operations Lead at Bangalore

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and highly experienced IT Security Operations Lead to take end-to-end ownership of security operations, covering infrastructure, applications, and cloud environments. The ideal candidate will lead IT Security Opeartions, oversees the SOC, and manage critical security platforms such as CrowdStrike (CS), NetSkope, Microsoft Intune, and DLP solutions. You will be responsible for ensuring a proactive threat management posture, incident response, BCP/DR readiness, and driving security best practices across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

Security Operations Leadership

• Oversee and manage the full spectrum of Security Operations Center (SOC) activities including threat detection, incident response, and investigation.
• Act as the operational lead for third-party Managed Security Services Providers (MSSPs) , ensuring performance, SLA adherence, and incident escalation management.
• Manage and monitor key security platforms:
• CrowdStrike (CS) for endpoint detection and response (EDR)
• NetSkope for cloud security and secure web gateway services
• Microsoft Intune for device and application management
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools for information security governance

Security Domain Oversight

• Application Security – Ensure secure development practices, perform vulnerability assessments, and support DevSecOps integration.
• Infrastructure Security – Manage hardening, patching, and system protection across servers, endpoints, and networks.
• Network Security – Hands on experience on Network Security, IPS, IDS and network technologies related to various OEM e.g., Fortigate, Aruba, Cisco and Palo Alto
• Cloud Security – Enforce security policies across multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, etc.), including access controls, encryption, and compliance.
• Implement and maintain SIEM , SOAR , and endpoint protection technologies.

Threat & Risk Management

• Proactively monitor cyber threat landscape and adapt defenses accordingly.
• Lead investigations of complex security incidents and provide detailed root cause analysis and remediation plans.
• Maintain a risk register and drive risk-based prioritization of security initiatives.

Disaster Recovery & BCP

• Design, implement, and maintain Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and Disaster Recovery (DR) strategies with security considerations.
• Coordinate and conduct periodic drills, tests, and simulations to validate readiness and response capabilities.

Compliance & Audit Support

• Ensure compliance with security standards and regulatory requirements (ISO 27001, GDPR, etc.).
• Support audits and assessments, and provide evidence, documentation, and corrective actions where needed.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in security operations, with hands-on exposure to SOC, endpoint security, and cloud environments.
• Strong understanding of security principles, practices, and tools across on-premises and cloud.
• Proven leadership experience managing internal teams and third-party managed services.

Certifications

• CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) or CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
• Additional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or Azure/AWS Security Certifications are a plus.

Soft Skills

• Strong presentation and reporting skills tailored to technical and executive audiences.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working across departments and with external vendors.
• Highly self-motivated and self-driven , with the ability to identify, assess, and close gaps independently.
• Keen awareness of emerging threats, technologies, and cybersecurity trends .

Experience: 12+ Years

Location: Bangalore, India

Regards,

Sridhar Rathod