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About the Role

Lead the Future of AI-Driven Cyber Defense. We are seeking a Manager, Security Operations, to lead our 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) and drive the next generation of AI-powered threat detection, investigation, and response. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll shape security strategy, lead major incident response, and build a world-class security operations capability in a SOX-regulated, SOC 2 Type 2 certified environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day SOC operations across cloud and on-prem environments
• Serve as Incident Commander for major security incidents
• Drive AI-powered security operations, automation, and threat detection initiatives
• Lead detection engineering, threat hunting, and response improvements
• Own and optimize SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, and threat intelligence platforms
• Develop incident response plans, playbooks, and automation workflows
• Partner with IT, Cloud, Risk, and Compliance teams to strengthen security posture
• Mentor and develop SOC analysts and security engineers

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 8+ years of security operations, incident response, or threat detection experience
• 3+ years leading a SOC or Security Operations team
• Deep expertise with SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, detection engineering, and incident response
• Experience operating in SOX and SOC 2 Type 2 environments
• Hands-on experience applying AI/LLMs to security operations and automation
• Strong communication skills with both technical and executive stakeholders

Skills

• Technically credible leader who earns trust through expertise and action
• Calm, decisive decision-maker during high-pressure security incidents
• Excellent communicator able to translate complex security issues for any audience
• Passionate about leveraging AI and automation to improve security outcomes
• Self-motivated, proactive, and driven to achieve results
• Committed to continuous learning, innovation, and team development

About Sonata Software

In today's market, there is a unique duality in technology adoption. On one side, extreme focus on cost containment by clients, and on the other, deep motivation to modernize their Digital storefronts to attract more consumers and B2B customers. As a leading Modernization Engineering company, we aim to deliver modernization-driven hypergrowth for our clients based on the deep differentiation we have created in Modernization Engineering, powered by our Lightening suite and 16-step Platformation™ playbook. In addition, we bring agility and systems thinking to accelerate time to market for our clients.

Headquartered in Bengaluru, India, Sonata has a strong global presence, including key regions in the US, UK, Europe, APAC, and ANZ. We are a trusted partner of world-leading companies in BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance), HLS (Healthcare and Lifesciences), TMT (Telecom, Media, and Technology), Retail & CPG, and Manufacturing space. Our bouquet of Modernization Engineering Services cuts across Cloud, Data, Dynamics, Contact Centers, and around newer technologies like Generative AI, MS Fabric, and other modernization platforms.