L1 SOC Lead

Experience : 7 to 9 years

Location : Hyderabad/Trivandrum/Kochi

Company: CyberProof, A UST Company

About CyberProof

CyberProof is a leading cyber security services and platform company dedicated to helping customers react faster and smarter to security threats. We enable enterprises to create and maintain secure digital ecosystems through automation, threat detection, and rapid incident response. As part of the UST family, we are trusted by some of the world’s largest enterprises. Our Security Operations Group is composed of a global team of highly skilled cyber security professionals, with our tier 3-4 expertise rooted in Israeli Intelligence

Job Description:

SOC Lead Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced and technically proficient SOC Lead to manage a medium-sized SOC team. The ideal candidate will provide technical mentorship, effectively manage security incidents, and ensure efficient project management within the SOC environment. This role requires a strategic leader with strong technical expertise and excellent management skills to oversee daily SOC operations and support team development. Under leadership's guidance, responsibilities include P&L, delivery, compliance, and other operational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Effectively lead a medium-sized cybersecurity SOC team accountable for delivering cybersecurity services to global customers.

2. Effectively manage the deliverables for SOC for an MSSP team

3. Manage resources, headcount, and profitability objectives under leadership guidance.

4. Ensure the team's quality of deliverables aligns with organizational standards.

5. Manage stakeholder relationships and ensure effective communication.

6. Drive initiatives to promote continuous improvement, innovation, and customer satisfaction under leadership's guidance.

Job Requirements:

Required Skills:

• Previous operational experience in cybersecurity incident management and response teams like CSIRT, CIRT, SOC, or CERT.

• Experience with MSSP teams.

• Proven experience in leading/managing a team size of 10 or more.

• Proficiency with SIEM tools such as ArcSight, Splunk, QRadar, etc.

• Strong ability to write technical documentation and present technical briefings to varying audiences.

Desired Skills:

Cybersecurity Fundamentals: 

o In-depth understanding of cybersecurity concepts, threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors.

o Knowledge of security technologies, including SIEM, EDR, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability scanners. o Familiarity with network protocols, operating systems, and cloud environments.

Incident Response:

o Expertise in incident handling, investigation, and remediation.

o Knowledge of forensic analysis techniques.

o Ability to develop and implement incident response plans.

Experience:

• Atleast 3 years of experience managing a team of SOC Analysts

• 5+ years of information security experience is required.

• At least 3 years of experience in security monitoring, digital forensic analysis, or incident response is preferred.