Lead Cybersecurity Analyst

Requirements

SOC Lead / Lead Cybersecurity Analyst

Location: Bengaluru
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Fintech / Financial Services
Work Model: 24x7 rotational shifts with on-call support

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced SOC Lead to manage and enhance our Security Operations Center (SOC). The role involves leading security monitoring, incident response, threat detection, vulnerability management, and SOC team operations.

The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on cybersecurity experience along with the ability to lead analysts, handle critical incidents, and work with multiple stakeholders across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

SOC Operations

• Lead day-to-day SOC operations.
• Manage and mentor SOC analysts.
• Ensure timely investigation and closure of security alerts and incidents.
• Monitor security tools, dashboards, and incident queues.
• Conduct regular reviews to improve SOC performance and coverage.

Incident Response

• Lead investigations for major cybersecurity incidents.
• Coordinate containment, recovery, and remediation activities.
• Perform root cause analysis and prepare incident reports.
• Work closely with IT, Networ