SOC Team Lead (L1)
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SOC Team Lead (L1)Job Description
Title: SOC Team Lead (L1)
Location: Bangalore
Shift: Rotational
The SOC Level 1 Team Lead is responsible for managing and guiding the Level 1 security analysts who provide initial incident triage analysis resolution or escalation to Level 2. This role blends hands-on Incident Response (IR) capabilities with team leadership and management responsibilities in a 24/7 SOC environment. The successful candidate will have strong technical skills leadership potential and the ability to motivate and develop junior team members.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and supervise the SOC Level 1 team providing clear direction guidance and mentorship.
Prior work experience with SIEM (Splunk/QRadar) and Security Technologies (Microsoft EDR/MDO/XDR) Cloud Security Solutions (Azure AWS GCP)
Oversee initial incident triage ensuring accurate analysis categorization and prioritization.
Ensure incidents are resolved in a timely manner or escalated efficiently to Level 2 analysts.
Monitor shift activities ensuring adherence to established SOC operational procedures and standards.
Conduct regular performance reviews offer feedback and identify training opportunities for team members.
Maintain comprehensive shift reports and metrics for escalation and management reporting.
Collaborate closely with Level 2/3 teams ensuring smooth handover and communication.
Continuously identify and recommend process improvements and operational enhancements.
Technical & Professional Requirements:
A completed Bachelors / Masters Degree in Computer Science Information Technology Cybersecurity or equivalent.
Minimum 5 years of experience in cybersecurity including at least 3 year in a SOC or Incident Response capacity.
Demonstrated understanding of cybersecurity concepts such as threat detection malware analysis basics and initial response activities.
Previous supervisory or mentoring experience preferred but not mandatory.
Excellent written and verbal professional communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in shift-based operations including nights weekends and holidays and on-call support outside business hours.
Personal Attributes:
Strong leadership potential with a willingness to mentor junior staff.
Excellent analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage stressful situations effectively.
Commitment to continuous professional development and growth.
Certifications (Preferred):
Relevant certifications (e.g. Security CySA GCIH or equivalent) highly desirable.
How we work together
We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams this means working in-person at least 3 days per week.
Onsite roles require full-time presence in the companys facilities.
Field roles are most effectively done outside of the companys main facilities generally at the customers or suppliers locations.
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If youre interested in this role and have many but not all of the experiences needed we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our culture of impact with care here.
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Employment Type
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