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 operationsManage and mentor SOC analystsEnsure timely investigation and closure of security alerts and incidentsMonitor security tools, dashboards, and incident queuesConduct regular reviews to improve SOC performance and coverage

Incident Response

Lead investigations for major cybersecurity incidentsCoordinate containment, recovery, and remediation activitiesPerform root cause analysis and prepare incident reportsWork closely with IT, Network, Cloud, Compliance, and Business teams

Threat Detection & Hunting

Develop and improve SIEM and EDR detection rulesPerform proactive threat huntingMap security events to MITRE ATT&CK frameworkIdentify and close detection gaps

Vulnerability Management

Review and prioritize vulnerabilities based on riskTrack remediation activities and escalate overdue issuesSupport risk assessments, exceptions, and compliance requirements

SOC Automation

Identify opportunities to automate repetitive SOC tasksSupport SOAR workflows and integrationsImprove response efficiency using automation and AI tools

Reporting & Governance

Prepare weekly and monthly SOC reportsPresent security risks, incidents, and trends to managementMaintain SOC runbooks, playbooks, and standard operating procedures

AI & Security Innovation

Leverage AI-powered tools such as Microsoft Security CopilotImplement AI-assisted workflows for incident investigation and threat analysis.

Required Skills & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IT, or related field5 to 10 years of cybersecurity experienceMinimum 2 years of SOC leadership or team management experienceStrong experience in: Incident ResponseSOC OperationsSIEM Platforms (Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar, Wazuh)EDR/XDR SolutionsMicrosoft 365 Security & DefenderAWS Security MonitoringVulnerability ManagementThreat HuntingMITRE ATT&CK FrameworkExperience investigating phishing, malware, account compromise, and data loss incidentsStrong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Skills

SOAR platforms (Shuffle preferred)Python, PowerShell, Bash, KQL, SQLDetection engineering and SIEM rule creationThreat Intelligence and Digital ForensicsDevSecOps, Kubernetes, and Cloud SecurityExperience in Fintech, Banking, or Financial Services.

Preferred Certifications

Microsoft SC-200Microsoft SC-100CompTIA Security+Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

Benefits

Life at TerraPay

Life so good, you'd think we're kidding:

Competitive salaries. PeriodAn extensive medical insurance that looks out for our employees & their dependents. We'll love you and take care of you, our promiseFlexible working hours. Tailored vacation & leave policies so that you enjoy every important moment in your lifeA reward system that celebrates hard work and milestones throughout the year. Expect a gift coming your way anytime you kill it hereLearning and upskilling opportunities. Seriously, not kiddingGood food, games, and a cool office to make you feel like home. An environment so good, you'll forget the term "colleagues can't be your friends"We believe in equality. Period