Manager, Cyber Defense Fusion Center

Lead and manage the Bangalore Cyber Defense Fusion Center teams, expanding headcount from 9 to 12-15 skilled engineers and analysts with autonomy over hiring and development.

Serve as local Incident Commander during major security events, coordinating response, making rapid technical decisions, and managing executive communications.

Ensure seamless operation of the regional follow-the-sun model, overseeing vendor relationships, budgets, and contributing to global cyber defense strategy and tool selection.

8+ years in cybersecurity, incident response, or security operations with 5+ years in people management/leadership roles.

Proven experience as Incident Commander handling high-severity security incidents.

Strong knowledge of SIEM, EDR, SOAR, cloud security, and AI/ML integration in security workflows.

Work Experience Required: 8+ years cybersecurity experience, 5+ years leadership; Notice Period: Not explicitly mentioned in the JD.

Experienced leader in cyber defense operations with demonstrated ability to scale and mentor teams autonomously in a high-pressure environment.

Proficient in managing global follow-the-sun security operations and collaborating with cross-functional executive stakeholders.

Technical aptitude to understand and guide complex security architectures, AI/ML frameworks, and continuous improvement post-incident processes.