Digital Cloud Engineer

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 the Company

Sonata Software is a leading Modernization Engineering company delivering modernization-driven hypergrowth for clients. Headquartered in Bengaluru, India, Sonata has a strong global presence, including key regions in the US, UK, Europe, APAC, and ANZ. We specialize in Cloud, Data, Dynamics, Contact Centers, and newer technologies like Generative AI and MS Fabric. Our clients include world-leading companies in BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance), HLS (Healthcare and Lifesciences), TMT (Telecom, Media, and Technology), Retail & CPG, and Manufacturing.