SOC Lead Engineer

3 weeks ago


Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Versa Networks Full time

SOC Lead Engineer

Location: Bangalore

Experience: 8- 15 YRS

Job Summary

The SOC Lead Engineer is responsible for overseeing the Security Operations Center team, ensuring 24/7 monitoring, detection, analysis, and response to security threats.

This role involves managing incident response processes, optimising security tools, and leading a team of security analysts to protect the organisation's assets from cyber threats.

Key Responsibilities

1. SOC Operations Management

  • Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the Security Operations Center.
  • Oversee threat monitoring, detection, analysis, and incident response activities.
  • Ensure efficient triage, investigation, and remediation of security incidents.
  • Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and best practices.
  • Monitor security dashboards and logs to identify potential threats.

2. Incident Response & Threat Management

  • Lead the investigation and resolution of security incidents.
  • Develop and implement incident response playbooks.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and recommend improvements.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external partners on threat intelligence sharing.
  • Perform post-incident reviews to enhance response effectiveness.
  • Work closely with the infrastructure security team for threat mitigation.

3. Security Tools & Technology Optimization

  • Manage and optimize SOC tools including SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and threat intelligence platforms.
  • Work with IT teams to improve security logging, correlation, and automation.
  • Ensure timely updates and patching of security tools and systems.
  • Evaluate and recommend new security technologies.

4. Team Leadership & Development

  • Supervise and mentor SOC analysts, providing guidance and technical expertise.
  • Conduct regular training and upskilling sessions for SOC personnel.
  • Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for SOC performance.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and cybersecurity awareness.

5. Compliance & Risk Management

  • Ensure compliance with industry regulations such as NIST, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, GDPR, etc.
  • Conduct security risk assessments and gap analysis.
  • Maintain documentation and reporting for audits and compliance requirements.
  • Work with the risk management team to develop mitigation strategies.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Technical Skills

  • Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and best practices.
  • Hands-on experience with SIEM (e.g., Wazuh, Splunk, QRadar), EDR/XDR, IDS/IPS, and firewall technologies.
  • Proficiency in incident response, threat hunting, and forensic analysis.
  • Familiarity with scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell, etc.).
  • Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.

Soft Skills

  • Strong leadership and team management abilities.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Effective communication and reporting skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 2 years in a SOC lead role.
  • Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, GCIH, or equivalent preferred.

Work Schedule & Additional Information

  • Availability for on-call support as needed.
  • Shift flexibility to support a 24/7 SOC environment.
  • Occasional travel for training, conferences, or incident response coordination


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