The Associate Consultant for Cyber Operations is responsible for overseeing and managing the daily operations of the EXL's cybersecurity team. This role involves leading a team of cybersecurity professionals, ensuring the effective deployment and management of security tools, and coordinating incident response activities. The ideal candidate have strong leadership skills, extensive experience in cybersecurity operations, and a proven ability to manage complex security challenges.
ResponsibilitiesLead, mentor, and manage a team of cybersecurity professionals, including engineers and analysts.
Oversee the daytoday operations of cybersecurity tools and technologies, such as SIEM systems, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint protection solutions.
Ensure that security tools are properly configured, integrated, and operating effectively.
Manage the threat detection and response processes, including monitoring security alerts, analyzing incidents, and coordinating response activities.
Ensure accurate and uptodate documentation of security processes, tools, and incident responses.
Bachelor�s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. Advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH) preferred. 7 - 10 years of experience in cybersecurity or IT operations, with at least 3 - 5 years in a management role overseeing security operations.
About UsSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
- 7-10 years of experience in cybersecurity or IT operations, including at least 3-5 years in a management role overseeing security operations
- Proven experience leading, mentoring, and managing cybersecurity engineers and analysts
- Hands-on experience with SIEM systems, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint protection solutions; deployment and management of security tools
- Experience managing threat detection, incident monitoring, analysis, and coordinated incident response
- Accurate and up-to-date documentation of security processes, tools, and incident responses
- Advanced degree or relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CEH)
What We Do
Choosing a digital partner is about more than capabilities — it’s about collaboration and character. Unrealistic overhauls and off-the-shelf products ignore what matters most — your unique needs, culture, goals, and your legacy data and technology environments. At EXL, our collaboration is built on ongoing listening and learning to adapt our methodologies. We’re your business evolution partner—tailoring solutions that make the most of data to make better business decisions and drive more intelligence into your increasingly digital operations. Whether your goals are scaling the use of AI and digital, redesign operating models, or driving better and faster decisions, we’re here to partner with you to help you gain—and maintain—competitive advantage with efficient, sustainable models at scale. Our expertise in transformation, data science, and change management helps make your business more efficient and effective, improve customer relationships and enhance revenue growth. Instead of focusing on multi-year, resource- and time-intensive platform designs or migrations, we look deeper at your entire value chain to integrate strategies with impact. We use our specialization in analytics, digital interventions, and operations management—alongside deep industry expertise — to deliver solutions that help you outperform the competition. At EXL, it’s all about outcomes—your outcomes—and delivering success on your terms. Share your goals with us and together, we’ll optimize how you leverage data to drive your business forward. For more information, visit www.exlservice.com.
