Security Analyst

Job Title: Security Analyst

Job Location: Ahmedabad

Experience: Minimum 2 yrs of experience

We are looking for a Security Analyst with over 2 years of experience in a Security Operations Centre (SOC) is responsible for monitoring, detecting, and responding to security incidents and threats across the organizations infrastructure. The role requires hands-on experience with SIEM tools, incident triage, and basic understanding of threat hunting and incident response procedures including continuous monitoring of the network, systems, and applications to detect suspicious activity, threats, and vulnerabilities. The Security Analyst will part of a 24X7 SOC Team to safeguard the Customers organizations digital assets and ensure timely responses to potential cybersecurity incidents.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum of 2 year of experience working in a Security Operations Centre (SOC) or a similar security-focused role.

Skills and Qualifications:

• SIEM Experience: Hands-on experience with SIEM tools like Splunk, QRadar, or ArcSight for monitoring, detecting, and analyzing security events.
• Incident Triage and Investigation: Basic understanding of incident response processes, including triaging alerts, analyzing suspicious activity, and escalating critical incidents.
• Network Security Knowledge: Familiarity with network security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and endpoint security solutions.
• Threat Detection and Response: Ability to detect and respond to malware, phishing attacks, and other cyber threats.
• Threat Hunting: Foundational knowledge in conducting proactive threat hunting to detect unknown threats or vulnerabilities.
• Vulnerability Management: Basic understanding of identifying and reporting vulnerabilities within systems and networks.
• Security Best Practices: Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and best practices for incident detection and response.

Technical Skills:

• Strong analytical skills for investigating security incidents and identifying root causes.
• Knowledge of malware analysis and phishing detection techniques.
• Experience with security incident management and basic forensic analysis.

Certifications (Preferred):

• CompTIA Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified SOC Analyst (CSA), or CySA+.

Soft Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to document incidents and collaborate with IT and security teams.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented SOC environment.

Shift Requirements:

• Willingness to work in shifts or on-call rotation, as many SOCs operate 24/7.
• Strong desire to learn and grow in cybersecurity and SOC operations.

These requirements are geared toward a candidate with foundational experience in SOC environments, with the potential to expand their knowledge and expertise in security analysis and incident response.