Associate SOC Manager

Job Overview

As an Associate SOC Manager, you will oversee SOC operations to protect the organization’s information systems, support implementation and management of SIEM solutions for monitoring and threat detection, coordinate with the SOC team and stakeholders to manage security incidents, ensure compliance with healthcare security standards and regulations, and safeguard cloud and enterprise infrastructure while maintaining a strong security posture.

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the ability to plan, implement, and oversee cybersecurity strategies, including developing SOC strategy aligned with organizational security objectives and best practices.
• Work in a 24/7 Security Operation Centre SOC.
• Monitor and analyze network security events using SIEM.
• Lead security monitoring and incident response across multi‑cloud environments (AWS and Azure) while overseeing SOC operations to ensure timely detection, analysis, and resolution of security incidents.
• Manage and optimize XDR/EDR platforms while driving SOAR automation to enhance threat detection capabilities and reduce MTTR.
• Recruit, train, and develop a team of security analysts, engineers, and other professionals; foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the team.
• Hands‑on experience with SIEM tools (Microsoft Sentinel, EDR, XDR) to collect, correlate, and analyze security events, enabling real‑time threat detection and response.
• Ensure SIEM solutions comply with healthcare security standards, conduct regular log reviews of critical systems, and maintain proper incident documentation and reporting.
• Continuously assess and improve SOC processes, tools, and technologies to enhance the overall security posture.
• Conduct daily reviews of logs and alerts from technical security controls on the SIEM and provide insights regarding threat indications and warnings.
• Identify and address vulnerabilities in systems and applications through effective vulnerability management processes.
• Apply in‑depth knowledge of network security principles, protocols, and technologies to safeguard organizational networks from unauthorized access and cyber threats.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of experience in IT security or SOC operations.
• Understanding of cloud‑based IT infrastructure and security monitoring.
• Strong reporting, documentation, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of core IT security concepts and incident management processes.
• Hands‑on experience with tools such as MS Azure Cloud Defender, MS Sentinel, ManageEngine, KQL, PowerShell/Python, and Cloudflare.
• Hands‑on experience with SIEM tools (Microsoft Sentinel, EDR, XDR) to collect, correlate, and analyze security events, enabling real‑time threat detection and response.
• Familiarity with SIEM solutions, EDR, or XDR platforms.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, SOC‑200 (OffSec), GIAC Security Operations (SOC), or Certified SOC Analyst (CSA); Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert or AZ‑500 are a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary and bi‑annual bonus; fast track and uncapped career growth for high performers.
• Company‑sponsored vehicle financing (car and bike) and interest‑free loans.
• Provident Fund: CureMD matches up to 8% of your base salary.
• Fuel card and cellular allowance.
• In‑house clinic with certified doctors and 24/7 telemedicine service; comprehensive health coverage for immediate family (outpatient, inpatient, maternity, and parental inpatient).
• Exclusive health benefits and discounts at top‑class clinics and labs.
• Pick‑up and drop‑off services for female employees; in‑house daycare; gym and recreational area.
• Company‑sponsored trainings, workshops, development programs and retreats; paid specialized training and certifications.