Senior Manager, Platform Security & Consulting Operations

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Today's threatscape is relentless. So are we. At Cyderes, we build practical Identity & Access Management (IAM), Exposure Management, and risk programs, helping organizations stop active threats fast with Managed Detection & Response (MDR) that integrates with existing tools. Powering it all is Meridian, our entity fabric that connects identities, assets, and access into one trusted reality. Augmented by AI and driven by experienced operators, our tireless global team arms organizations with the people, platforms, and perspectives they need to conquer whatever tomorrow throws their way.
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About The Role
Cyderes is looking for a Senior Manager, Platform Operations to lead our India-based Platform Operations position within the Managed Platforms organization. You will lead the daily operational health, availability, and performance of the security and infrastructure platforms. These platforms underpin Cyderes' managed services, including SIEM, EDR, FW, and supporting cloud and on-premises infrastructure. Additionally, you will build and lead a high-performing team of platform engineers and administrators in Bengaluru.
You will partner with global Engineering, Security Operations, and Client Delivery leadership to ensure platforms are reliable, scalable, and secure, while improving operational processes, automation, and team capability. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who combines strong technical platform expertise with proven people-management and partner-management skills.
You will be reporting to VP, Managed Services.
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and grow a team of platform engineers and administrators responsible for the operational health of Cyderes' managed security and infrastructure platforms
Meet Service level agreements and uptime targets by ensuring platform availability, performance, and capacity across SIEM, EDR, FW, and related toolsets
Establish and lead operational thoughtfulness: incident management, change management, problem management, patching, upgrades, and platform lifecycle processes
Act as an escalation point for complex platform issues, coordinating with Security Operations, Engineering, and Client Delivery teams to resolve incidents quickly
Partner with global Platform Operations leadership in the US, Canada, and UK to align processes, share knowledge, and ensure consistent 24x7 follow-the-sun coverage
Create automation and tooling programs to reduce manual effort, improve reliability, and scale platform operations as our client base grows
Own capacity planning, staffing, and scheduling for the India Platform Operations team, including hiring, onboarding, and performance management
Develop and track Measurements and operational metrics; report on platform health, team performance, and improvement projects to senior leadership
Support security and compliance requirements, including access management, audit readiness, and adherence to Cyderes' information security policies
Contribute to strategic planning for platform architecture, tooling investments, and process improvements across the Managed Platforms organization
Support all leadership activities associated with the Professional Services organization that contains similar responsibilities to that of Platform Management based on drafted SOWs
Requirements
8+ years of experience in platform operations, infrastructure engineering, or IT operations, with at least 3+ years in a people-management or team-lead capacity
Hands-on experience administering and operating security or enterprise platforms such as SIEM (e.g., Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, CS NG SIEM, EDR, FW, or similar telemetry and security tooling
Strong working knowledge of cloud environments (Amazon Web Services, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform) and hybrid infrastructure, including networking, virtualization, and identity fundamentals
Coach, and develop technical teams, with strong skills in performance management, scheduling, and career development
Excellent partner-management, with the across geographically distributed teams and time zones
Scripting or automation experience (e.g., PowerShell, Python, or similar) is a strong plus
Experience working in a managed security services provider (MSSP), SOC, or cybersecurity environment
Relevant certifications (e.g., Information Technology Infrastructure Library, cloud platform certifications, vendor-specific SIEM/EDR/FW certifications)
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
WHY CYDERES?
Benefits that go beyond the basics, we support our people so they can do their best work.
✔ Medical Insurance - Employee + dependents covered
✔ Life Insurance - Protection for what matters most
✔ Retirement Match Program - We invest in your future
✔ Hybrid Work Model - 2–3 days in office
✔ Maternity & Paternity Leave - Time for the moments that matter
✔ Paid Time Off - PTO + sick & casual leave
✔ Bereavement & Volunteer Time - Give back to your community
✔ Professional Development - Reimbursement program
✔ LinkedIn L&D Platform - Thousands of courses at your fingertips
✔ Mobile Phone Reimbursement - Stay connected, on us
Cyderes is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.
Note: This job posting is intended for direct applicants only. We request that outside recruiters do not contact us regarding this position.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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