Professional Cybersecurity Analyst

Technology, Data & Digital · IT Infrastructure & Security · Cybersecurity · DevOps

In short

We are seeking an experienced SOC Analyst in Bangalore to detect, analyze, and mitigate cybersecurity threats. You will lead incident response, collaborate with teams, and enhance the organization's security posture, leveraging SIEM/SOAR platforms and scripting skills.

Responsibilities

Conduct in-depth analysis of security events and alerts to identify potential security incidents and vulnerabilities.
Investigate and respond to security incidents in real-time, utilizing advanced analytical skills to determine the nature and impact of threats.
Handle complex security incidents, including malware analysis and incident investigations.
Assess and mitigate vulnerabilities within the IT environment.
Analyze network traffic, cloud environments, and host systems to uncover evidence of security breach.
Fine-tune alerts to reduce false positives and suggest new use case creations.
Collaborate with IT teams, external stakeholders, and vendors to coordinate incident response and remediation efforts.
Drive incident response activities, ensuring efficient resolution and comprehensive documentation.
Conduct incident response workshops and train less experienced team members.
Create, update, and standardize operational procedures and response playbooks.
Maintain detailed documentation of incidents, responses, and lessons learned to enhance future security measures.
Actively support in threat-hunting activities.
Perform quality reviews of investigations and provide actionable feedback for improvement.
Develop SOC monitoring rules, coordinate with digital forensics teams, and enhance incident response processes.
Contribute to Playbook automation initiatives by providing actionable suggestions aimed at minimizing manual tasks for analysts.

Requirements

3-5 years of experience in SIEM/SOAR platforms as a SOC analyst.
Strong technical expertise in incident response, and cybersecurity operations.
Experience with Splunk and SOAR tools (e.g., XSOAR) for log analysis and automated incident response.
Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) to automate tasks.
Proficient in network and security protocols, firewalls, server environments, LDAP, AD, Microsoft EntraID. and attack methodologies.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document investigations and communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Desired Qualifications

Certified SOC Analyst (CSA), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or equivalent certifications (Preferred).
ITIL Skills (Preferred): Incident Management, Problem Management, and Audit/Assessment Experience.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge cybersecurity initiatives.
Be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team.
Continuous learning and career development opportunities in the cybersecurity domain.