SOC; Security Operations Center - Deputy Manager

Position: SOC (Security Operations Center) - Deputy Manager
Job Title:

Deputy Manager – SOC (Security Operations Center)

Location:

Gurgaon

Experience:

4+ Years
Notice Period:  Immediate / Early Joiners Preferred

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Role Overview
We are hiring a  SOC Deputy Manager  for Gurgaon with strong hands-on expertise in  Crowd Strike, Endpoint DLP, and Trend Micro (EDR/XDR/Email Security)  technologies.
The role requires an operations-driven security professional capable of handling real-time monitoring, threat detection, incident response, and endpoint security governance within enterprise environments.
This position involves both hands-on SOC operations and L1/L2 team oversight.

Key Responsibilities
1. SOC Monitoring & Incident Response
Monitor and analyze security alerts from SIEM, EDR, DLP, and endpoint tools.
Perform triage, investigation, and containment of security incidents.
Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and document incident reports.
Coordinate with IT, network, and infrastructure teams for remediation.
2. Endpoint Security (Crowd Strike)
Manage and administer  Crowd Strike Falcon  (policy configuration, threat hunting, response actions).
Investigate malware, ransomware, and endpoint-based threats.
Perform IOC analysis and containment actions.
Optimize detection rules and false-positive tuning.
3. DLP – Endpoint
Implement and manage  Endpoint DLP policies .
Monitor data exfiltration risks across endpoints.
Tune policies for business alignment and minimal disruption.
Investigate DLP alerts and coordinate corrective actions.
4. Trend Micro Security Tools
Manage and support  Trend Micro solutions  (EDR/XDR/Email Security/Endpoint Protection).
Ensure threat intelligence updates and signature management.
Assist in malware analysis and threat containment activities.
5. Governance & Reporting
Track SLA adherence for incident resolution.
Prepare SOC dashboards and weekly/monthly reports.
Support audits and compliance requirements.
Contribute to playbook development and process improvements.
6. Team & Stakeholder Coordination
Guide L1 analysts and support escalations.
Participate in client/business security review meetings.
Support continuous improvement and automation initiatives.
Required Skills & Experience
4+ years of experience in SOC / Security Operations
Hands-on experience with  Crowd Strike Falcon
Experience managing  Endpoint DLP solutions

Experience with  Trend Micro security solutions
Strong understanding of incident response lifecycle
Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework
Familiarity with SIEM platforms (Splunk/QRadar/Sentinel – added advantage)
Strong analytical and communication skills
Preferred Certifications (Good to Have)
CEH / CHFI
Crowd Strike Certification (if any)
Security+ / CySA+