Security Operations Center Architect

Job Description:Leadership & Strategy- Lead and mentor the incident response (IR) team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. - Develop, implement, and maintain the organization’s incident response strategy, processes, and playbooks. - Act as the primary escalation point for significant cybersecurity incidents.Incident Management- Oversee the detection, analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery phases of cybersecurity incidents. - Coordinate cross-functional teams and third-party vendors during incident response efforts. - Ensure timely reporting to stakeholders, including executive management and regulatory bodies, as required.Threat Analysis & Forensics- Conduct root cause analyses of incidents and oversee digital forensics investigations. - Collaborate with threat intelligence teams to stay ahead of emerging threats and ensure proactive response measures.Training & Preparedness- Organize regular tabletop exercises and incident simulations to prepare the team and stakeholders for real-world scenarios. - Develop and deliver training programs to enhance the technical capabilities of the IR team.Compliance & Reporting- Ensure incident response practices align with regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS). - Prepare detailed incident reports and lessons-learned documentation for internal and external audiences.Preferred Skills:- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred. - 10–15 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a minimum of 5 years in incident response or security operations leadership roles. - Deep understanding of security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK). - Proficiency with incident response tools (e.g., SIEM, EDR, SOAR platforms) and forensic tools. - Strong knowledge of network security, malware analysis, and threat hunting techniques. - Exceptional communication and crisis management skills.Preferred Qualifications:- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH). - Experience working in regulated industries or government organizations. - Familiarity with AI-driven incident detection and response toolsRegardsShyam JSenior HR Analyst106-109, Anna Salai, Guindy, Chennai – 600032M: +91 9840833416 • About EXELA • Instagram • LinkedIn

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