We are seeking a Senior Security Operations Centre Engineer / Technical Manager (L3) to lead 24x7 SOC operations for a global enterprise client. The role involves advanced incident handling, detection engineering, automation, and client engagement. The ideal candidate will drive SOC maturity, manage high-severity escalations, optimize detections, and mentor the SOC team.
Responsibilities :
- Act as L3 escalation point for major incidents and lead advanced investigations (memory, PCAP, registry, Kubernetes runtime).
- Perform threat hunting and detection engineering using QRadar, CrowdStrike, Darktrace, Prisma Cloud, and XSOAR.
- Develop and tune correlation rules, IOAs, and playbooks (automated triage, enrichment, containment).
- Reduce false positives through tuning, statistical analysis, and integration with ITSM workflows.
- Lead client communications and executive reviews on SOC metrics (MTTD, MTTR, FP ratio, threat trends).
- Mentor and guide L1 / L2 analysts, manage shifts, and ensure 24x7 operational continuity.
- Drive the SOC roadmap — playbook coverage, cloud monitoring, and detection use case enhancements.
Qualifications & Skills
Technical Expertise :
SIEM : IBM QRadar (AQL, rule creation, parsing, dashboards)EDR : CrowdStrike Falcon (RTR, FQL, IOA / IOC tuning)NDR : Darktrace (model tuning, Antigena triage)SOAR : Cortex XSOAR (automation, integrations, Python scripting)Cloud Security : Prisma Cloud, Azure (alert tuning, misconfigurations, Intune compliance)Infra Security : Windows, Linux, MacOS, Kubernetes log analysisCertifications (Preferred) :
CCFA-HS / CCFR, IBM QRadar Specialist, Cortex XSOAR Specialist, GCIA / GCIH / GCFA, CKS, Azure SC-200.Soft Skills : Strong client communication, leadership, and mentoring abilities.
Skills Required
Python Scripting, crowdstrike , Ibm Qradar, Linux, Windows, Azure, Macos, Kubernetes