Lead-Cyber Defense Center

Job Requirements
Job Title: Lead Cyber Defense Centre
Department/Function: Risk
Job Purpose
The Lead Cyber Defense Center will be part of the Information Security Group (ISG), responsible for managing and leading 24x7 Cyber Security Operations (Commercial SOC). This role encompasses oversight of managed IT infrastructure, implementation of security standards and policies, threat hunting, vulnerability assessments, incident response, root cause analysis, and digital forensic investigations. The role is pivotal in driving the banks cybersecurity strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining operational resilience.
Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead and manage 24x7 Cyber Security Operations (Commercial SOC), including threat hunting, VAPT, incident response, and forensic investigations.
• Oversee SIEM implementation, onboarding of new devices, fine-tuning, correlation, AI engine integration, log parsing, use case creation, and UI optimization.
• Design and implement incident management processes, including automation of alerts, notifications, and breach responses using EDR, MDR, UEBA, and SOAR solutions.
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  Drive IT Security Transformation and Remediation Programs addressing risks across antivirus, patching, secure builds, vulnerability scanning, and threat management.
• Conduct gap assessments and provide strategic remediation for IT security governance frameworks, processes, and controls.
• Assess and enhance Identity & Access Management (IDAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions, including JML processes and recertification programs.
• Design, implement, and review security and compliance policies aligned with regulatory standards (e.g., ISO27001, NIST, SANS, CREST, Central Bank regulations).
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA, safeguarding customer and employee data.
• Develop and maintain IT resilience programs, including Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and risk assessments for effective disaster recovery and business continuity.
• Roll out cybersecurity awareness programs across the organization, including executive-level training.
• Review secure architecture designs and monitor emerging technologies (mobile platforms, cloud services, big data, OT/SCADA) using frameworks like TOGAF/SABSA.
• Ensure 99.9% uptime and business-as-usual operations of the Cyber Defense Center.
• Formulate long-term cybersecurity strategies aligned with the banks mission and global trends.
• Plan, validate, and implement IT security standards and governance to mitigate business risks.
• Act as Head of the Cyber Defense Center in their absence.

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• Manage vulnerability assessment and other functions during lead unavailability.
• Expertise in cybersecurity operations, incident response, and threat management.
• Strong knowledge of SIEM, SOAR, EDR, MDR, UEBA, and other security technologies.
• Familiarity with global security standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Strategic thinking with hands-on technical capabilities.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
  

Educational Qualifications
Graduation: Bachelor of Commerce (B.com) / Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) / Bachelor of Arts (BA) / Bachelor of Business & Insurance (BBI) / Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS), BE/BTech/BCA/BSc/B-IT or similar.
Post-Graduation: Master of Business Administration (MBA) / Master of Commerce (M.com) / Master of Arts (MA), Postgraduate qualifications such as MCA, MTech, MSc are desirable but not mandatory.
Experience: 10 - 18 years of relevant experience