Cyber Security Lead
- Relevance Lab
- 12 - 16 years
- Hyderabad
- 13 days ago
- Email to a friend
- Report this job
Job Description
Role Overview
The Cybersecurity Lead L3 is responsible for end-to-end leadership, governance, and technical oversight of the clients cybersecurity services, covering network security, endpoint protection, security monitoring, vulnerability management, and email security.
This role ensures cybersecurity operations are delivered in alignment with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) and the agreed scope, leveraging Microsofts security ecosystem to protect on-premises, cloud, and endpoint environments. The lead acts as the primary authority for cybersecurity operations, client engagement, and service assurance.
Key Responsibilities
1. Cybersecurity Operations Leadership (Aligned to NIST CSF)
- Provide leadership and oversight across 24x7 cybersecurity operations, including SOC, EDR, firewall, vulnerability management, and email security.
- Ensure services align to NIST CSF functions: Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover.
- Govern security operations across:
- On-premises infrastructure
- Azure cloud environments
- End-user devices and VOIP assets
- Act as the senior escalation point for cybersecurity-related issues.
2. Security Monitoring & SOC Governance
- Govern 24x7 security monitoring across users, devices, applications, and infrastructure.
- Ensure effective use of Microsoft analytics and threat intelligence to detect threats and minimize false positives.
- Oversee real-time monitoring, alert triage, and confirmation of security incidents.
- Ensure incidents and alerts are logged, tracked, and managed via ITSM tools.
- Provide oversight and guidance to Tier-2 teams during investigation and resolution.
3. Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Oversight
- Provide governance and technical oversight for endpoint security services, including:
- Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
- Antivirus and anti-malware platforms
- Oversee:
- EDR console administration
- Policy configuration, tuning, and exception management
- Endpoint agent rollout, coverage validation, and compliance reporting
- Ensure endpoint security operations align with defined standards and business requirements.
4. Firewall & Network Security Governance
- Govern firewall operations supporting network and VOIP security.
- Ensure firewall platforms are:
- Maintained and patched
- Aligned with vendor security bulletins
- Configured according to customer security requirements
- Oversee firewall rule lifecycle management, security profiles, and configuration changes.
- Ensure network security controls align with asset function and risk posture.
5. Vulnerability Management & Penetration Testing Oversight
- Govern the vulnerability management program using industry-recognized platforms.
- Ensure:
- Regular scanning of Beacon assets
- Risk-based prioritization of vulnerabilities
- Timely remediation tracking and validation
- Review vulnerability reports, trends, and remediation effectiveness.
- Oversee configuration and coverage of vulnerability scanning platforms.
- Ensure penetration testing and vulnerability remediation activities align with security objectives.
6. Managed Email Security (Microsoft Defender for Office 365)
- Provide oversight for email security services using Microsoft Defender for Office 365.
- Govern:
- Anti-phishing policies
- Safe Attachments and Safe Links configurations
- Alerting and detection mechanisms
- Ensure effective investigation of suspicious emails and phishing attempts.
- Review threat trends and guide policy tuning to reduce risk.
7. Client Engagement, Reporting & Governance
- Act as the senior cybersecurity point of contact for the client.
- Deliver quarterly executive-level cybersecurity reports, linking security outcomes to:
- Business uptime
- Compliance posture
- Cost optimization
- Participate in governance forums, security reviews, and service discussions.
- Ensure transparency, consistency, and confidence in cybersecurity service delivery.
8. Team Leadership & Service Enablement
- Provide direction and guidance to L2 and L3 cybersecurity engineers.
- Support onboarding, transition, and knowledge transfer activities.
- Ensure strong documentation, SOPs, and audit readiness.
- Promote standardization and continuous improvement across cybersecurity services.
Skills & Experience
Technical & Leadership Skills
- Strong leadership experience across:
- SOC operations
- Endpoint security (EDR, AV)
- Network security (firewalls)
- Vulnerability management
- Email security
- Deep understanding of NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF).
- Strong familiarity with Microsoft security ecosystem, including:
- Microsoft Sentinel (advantage)
- Microsoft Defender (Endpoint, Office 365)
- Ability to translate cybersecurity risks into business-relevant insights.
Tools & Platforms (Aligned to Scope)
- Microsoft Sentinel (advantage)
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint & Office 365
- Endpoint security platforms (EDR/AV)
- Firewall platforms
- Vulnerability management tools
- ITSM platforms for incident and alert management
Experience
- 12+ years of experience in cybersecurity roles.
- Prior experience in L3 / Lead cybersecurity positions.
- Experience managing enterprise or managed SOC environments.
- Exposure to regulated or compliance-driven environments is preferred.
Soft Skills & Behavioral Expectations
- Strong leadership and governance mindset.
- Clear, confident client-facing communication.
- Structured decision-making aligned to risk and compliance.
- High ownership for cybersecurity outcomes.
- Collaborative working style across IT and business teams.
Working Model
- Offshore delivery from India.
- Alignment with client business hours for governance and reporting.
- Escalation availability for significant security incidents.
- Active involvement during transition and steady-state operations.
Job Classification
Industry: IT Services & ConsultingFunctional Area / Department: IT & Information SecurityRole Category: IT & Information Security - OtherRole: IT & Information Security - OtherEmployement Type: Full timeContact Details:
Company: Relevance LabLocation(s): Hyderabad
Keyskills: Cyber Security SOC Application Security SIEM
Similar positions
Relevance Lab
Blue Star Infotech Ltd, now part of Infogain, delivers IT services and digital transformation solutions across industries. The company emphasizes innovation, client value, and excellence through high-impact projects and human-centered design. With a global presence and over 6,000 employees, it foste...
Job Listings
We are in open beta version of website, please let us know if any issues, at: info(at)indigojobs.in