SOC Engineer - Tier 3

SOC Engineer - Tier 3

Experience: 8+ years

Job Location: Chandigarh, Jaipur, Pune, Delhi

Qualifications:

• Minimum B.Tech. (or equivalent degree)
• Minimum CISA Certified (mandatory)

Job Summary

We are seeking a Tier 3 SOC Engineer with deep cybersecurity expertise to serve as the final escalation point for complex incidents and advanced threat scenarios. You will oversee SOC processes, mentor Tier 1/Tier 2 staff, optimize SIEM and PAM solutions, and deliver in-depth reporting and ROI insights to stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Advanced Incident Management & Analysis
• Lead high-severity incident investigations, perform root-cause analysis, and compile in-depth incident reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Handle custom alert-source integrations, case aggregations, and SLA optimization in SOC processes.
• SOC Strategy & Process Ownership
• Define, implement, and optimize SOC processes, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and compliance standards.
• Provide technical leadership to Tier 1 and Tier 2 teams, training them on incident management, threat detection, and response workflows.
• Present ROI findings and performance metrics to customers and executive teams on a weekly/monthly basis.
• SIEM & SOAR Enhancement
• Develop custom Flex connectors, manage SIEM upgrades, and configure advanced rules creation for threat detection.
• Implement EPS optimization strategies to ensure optimal system performance.
• Create and refine Playbooks in OpenText SOAR for automated response and improved incident handling.
• Privileged Access Management (PAM)
• Demonstrate expert knowledge of NetIQ PAM architecture and strategies, with experience in PAM implementation.
• Design session control frameworks and PAM strategy for large-scale enterprise environments.
• Integrate PAM with existing security ecosystems, ensuring privileged identity governance, compliance, and system performance optimization.
• Scripting & Automation
• Leverage Regex and Python scripting (including API integrations) to automate repetitive tasks, enhance detection capabilities, and integrate with other security tools.
• Develop custom scripts for data enrichment, correlation, and automation solutions, streamlining SOC operations.
• OpenText Security Tools
• Utilize OpenText SIEM, OpenText SOAR, IDAM, BasicSOC, and OpenText PAM for comprehensive threat detection and privilege management.
• Continuously fine-tune and enhance these platforms to meet evolving threat landscapes and compliance requirements.

Required Skills

• 8+ years of SOC or cybersecurity experience, with a track record of leading incident response and security architecture projects.
• Root-cause analysis and advanced log analysis skills for complex threat scenarios.
• Strong troubleshooting techniques; able to debug and resolve multi-layered issues.
• CISA certification (mandatory).
• Python (or other scripting languages) and API knowledge for automation.
• Expert knowledge of NetIQ PAM, including session control frameworks, performance optimization, and privileged identity governance.

Additional Qualities

• Solid understanding of cybersecurity attacks, compliance frameworks, and best practices.
• Team leadership capabilities for mentoring junior analysts and cross-training on emerging threats.
• Customer handling skills, able to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders and present complex data in a clear manner.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter to [email protected]. Use “Tier 3 SOC Engineer - [Preferred Location] ” in the subject line. We look forward to hearing about your advanced SOC expertise and leadership experience.

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