Security Consultant - GRC

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Your role and responsibilities

Role Summary

The Lead GRC Analyst for the SOC is a critical role designed to bring governance, metrics, and compliance rigor to the frontline of our security operations. You will be responsible for defining and tracking SOC performance, managing the operational risk register, and ensuring all SOC processes and tools meet stringent compliance requirements. You will transform raw operational data into executive-level insights, proving the value and efficacy of our security investments.

Key Responsibilities

SOC Governance & Performance Management:

• Develop, implement, and maintain the SOC's governance framework, including defining roles, responsibilities, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Own the definition, collection, and reporting of key performance indicators (KPIs) and key risk indicators (KRIs) for the SOC (e.g., MTTD, MTTR, alert volume, false positive rates).
• Establish and manage a quality assurance (QA) program for SOC analyst work, including ticket reviews and playbook adherence.
• Lead the SOC's continuous improvement process by analyzing performance data and facilitating lessons-learned sessions after major incidents.

SOC Risk Management:

• Maintain the SOC-specific risk register, identifying and assessing risks related to detection capabilities, tool coverage, staffing, and skill gaps.
• Work with SOC management to prioritize remediation efforts based on risk and impact.
• Manage the SOC's contribution to the enterprise Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) program by assessing the security monitoring capabilities of critical vendors.

SOC Compliance & Audit:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all internal and external audits related to SOC operations and tools (e.g., SIEM, EDR, SOAR).
• Ensure SOC processes and documentation meet the requirements of relevant frameworks and standards such as NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, and SOC 2.
• Manage the evidence collection process for audits, ensuring timely and accurate responses to auditor requests.
• Oversee the compliance of security monitoring rules and use cases to meet regulatory logging and detection requirements.

Security Tool Governance:

• Govern the lifecycle of SOC tools (SIEM, SOAR, EDR, TIP), including policy configuration, user access reviews, and license management.
• Ensure that detection content (rules, alerts, playbooks) is documented, updated, and aligned with the MITRE ATT&CK framework.

Strategic Reporting & Communication:

• Prepare and present monthly and quarterly SOC performance and risk reports to senior leadership (CISO, Director level).
• Translate technical SOC metrics into business-centric risk and impact language for non-technical stakeholders.

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred education

Master's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in information security, with at least 3 years in a GRC, security auditing, or SOC role.
• Proven experience in a SOC environment, with a solid understanding of SOC processes, technologies (SIEM, EDR, SOAR), and the incident response lifecycle.
• Deep knowledge of common security frameworks and their operational controls (e.g., NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS).
• Direct experience supporting internal or external audits and managing audit responses.
• Strong analytical skills with expertise in creating KPIs, dashboards, and reports.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate operational performance and risk to both SOC analysts and executive leadership.

Preferred technical and professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

• At Least one Relevant certification require:
• CRISC- Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control
• CGRC- Certified in Governance, Risk & Compliance
• GIAC GSEC (Security Essentials) or GCIH (Incident Handler)
• Experience with GRC platforms (e.g., ServiceNow IRC, RSA Archer).

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Client-provided location(s): Mumbai, India

Job ID: IBM-78997

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-12-11T18:57:36