Team Lead - Cyber Security

Position : CyberSecurity Team Lead

Experience : 5-7 yr

Location : Chennai

Working Mode : On-site

Primary Skills : SOC, Cybersecurity, Team Lead, one cybersecurity certification (e.g., CEH, CySA+), technical documentation

Preferred / Advantageous Skills : Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP), SIEM engineering, Exposure to cloud security incidents

Key Responsibilities :

- Drive implementation of emerging threat intelligence (IOCs, detection rules, etc.) to identify affected systems and assess attack scope.

- Develop, document, and maintain SOC processes, standards, and alert triage procedures to ensure effective and timely response.

- Define and mature playbooks for cyber threat response operations.

- Autonomously conduct investigations and escalate incidents per defined protocols.

- Mentor, guide, and lead SOC analysts to foster a high-performance incident response team.

- Lead SOC operations during active cyber incidents and coordinate with executive leadership.

- Develop and maintain SOC dashboards and reporting metrics for performance and threat monitoring.

- Organize and conduct cybersecurity tabletop exercises and attack simulations.

What We Look For :

- 7+ years of experience in Security Operations Center (SOC) or a similar role (experience in MSSP environments is a plus).

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Cybersecurity.

- Industry certifications such as CySA+, CEH, CSA, ECIH, or Cloud Security certifications.

- Proven experience managing SOC daily operations and incident response frameworks.

- Strong technical writing and documentation skills.

- Demonstrated leadership in guiding high-performing technical teams.

- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and present to stakeholders.

- Hands-on experience with cloud security incidents and SIEM engineering is a strong advantage.

- A commitment to continuous learning and skill development in the cybersecurity field.