Lead Expert, D&T Cyber Defense

Title: Lead Expert, D&T Cyber Defense

Location: Hyderabad

As a Lead Expert in our Cyber Defense team, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening the organization's digital security posture and ensuring the resilience of our information systems. In this position, you will be responsible for building, managing, and continuously enhancing our Security Operations Center (SOC). Your work will directly influence how our security infrastructure detects, responds to, and mitigates threats across a complex and evolving digital environment.

You will lead the design and implementation of SOC automation initiatives, leveraging technologies such as Azure Sentinel, Microsoft Logic Apps, and Python scripting to streamline detection and response processes. By developing sophisticated use cases and advanced analytics within Azure Sentinel, you will ensure that our monitoring systems can effectively identify and respond to emerging cyber threats. Your expertise in automation and orchestration will help reduce manual workloads, improve incident response times, and increase the overall efficiency of our security operations.

Beyond day-to-day technical management, you will be a strategic leader, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvements in our cyber defense capabilities. You will assess existing security infrastructure, identify areas for optimization, and design scalable solutions that align with organizational goals. Your role will involve mentoring and guiding SOC analysts, sharing best practices, and fostering a culture of proactive security awareness throughout the team.

This position offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact on the safety and integrity of our digital environments. As you take on complex challenges and implement innovative security solutions, you will also have the chance to advance your career in a highly dynamic and critical field. Your leadership, technical expertise, and forward-thinking approach will be essential in shaping the future of our cyber defense strategy.

Your key responsibilities:

• Collaborate on the design, implementation and maintenance of SOC use cases and detection logic in Azure Sentinel.

• Develop and maintain automation playbooks in Azure Logic Apps and Python to enhance SOC efficiency and response times.

• Manage and maintain SOC infrastructure, including log forwarders, data connectors and automation platforms.

• Collaborate with security analysts and engineers to identify new threats and translate them into actionable detection and response use cases.

• Perform regular health checks, tuning and optimization of the monitoring environment to ensure high availability and performance.

• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to SOC team members on tools, scripting and best practices.

We Bring:

• A unique career path in cyber defense, with opportunities to shape and innovate security operations across health, nutrition and beauty sectors.

• The chance to protect millions of consumers through robust security operations and sustainable practices.

• A science-led, technology-driven company where you'll work with cutting-edge security tools and automation platforms.

• Continuous growth and learning opportunities, including advanced training and certifications in cloud security and automation.

• A collaborative culture that values teamwork, open communication and shared success.

• A community where your voice and ideas matter, enabling you to influence our cyber defense strategy.

You Bring:

• At least 5 years of experience in security operations or cyber defense with a track record of leading technical initiatives.

• Proven experience managing SOC platforms, preferably Azure Sentinel, and developing custom detection rules and use cases.

• Strong scripting skills in Python and familiarity with Azure Logic Apps or similar workflow automation tools.

• Experience integrating log sources, forwarders and automation playbooks to improve incident response and threat hunting.

• Ability to collaborate across teams

• A proactive, innovative mindset with strong ownership, problem-solving skills and a passion for continuous improvement.

The application processes:

Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal. For further information, please contact Nisha Tiwari, Talent Acquisition ) 

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement:

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that's exactly the kind of culture we're building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we're serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we're committed to reflecting the world we serve. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you. And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we're here to help – just let us know what you need, and we'll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement:

We're managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you're applying as an individual, we'd love to hear from you. We're not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.

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