Cyber Security Analyst

Position Summary

The Cyber Security Analyst reports to the Manager, of SOC Cyber Security, and is responsible for monitoring and analyzing security events and alerts using advanced security information and event management tools. This role identifies potential threats and initiates incident response procedures to mitigate risks and protect the organization's systems and data. In addition, this role triages and reviews security ticket details, ensuring efficient handling by the appropriate personnel and notifying customers of incoming tickets and any workflow hindrances.

Education and Qualifications

Basic programming skills are a plus.
1-3 years of security industry experience or equivalent skill level.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is a plus but not required.
Familiar with scripting languages such as bash, powershell, python, KQL preferred but not required.
Well-rounded technical knowledge in Windows, Mac, Linux OS.
Experience system administration and/or network infrastructure is a plus.

Responsibilities

Monitor security events and alerts using advanced security information and event management tools, analyzing potential threats, and initiating incident response procedures.
Triage and review security ticket details to ensure issues are handled efficiently by the proper personnel.
Notify customer of all incoming tickets and any issues that will prevent workflow.
Handle all customer requests including security configurations, reporting requests, investigations, and all error/issue identification.
Troubleshoot product issues.
Understand when to escalate tickets to upper management.
Provide support for the log management and security information and event management (SIEM) solutions.
Ensure authorized access by investigating improper access, revoking access, reporting violations, and monitoring information requests.
Provide installation, maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting of security applications and appliances across all functional departments.
Perform other duties as assigned including work in other areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.

Certifications:

Security+, Network+, CCNA, CBROPS, CEH preferred

Behavioral Skills

Strong interpersonal skills and team-oriented attitude.
Coachable and able to turn feedback into results.
Strong desire to be in the security industry.
Ability to apply cybersecurity and privacy principles to organizational requirements.
Ability to apply techniques for detecting intrusions.
Ability to interpret information collected by security tools.
Superior analytical and critical thinking skills.
Understanding of how information travels.
Superior organization, facilitation, and leadership skills.
Flexibility to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Customer service skills.
Familiar with proxy and web content filtering tools.
 

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits
Great work-life balance
Comprehensive on-job training, best-in-industry communications training, and sponsorship for skill development.
Medical insurance coverage worth INR 5 Lakh for employees and their immediate family.
Term Life insurance worth INR 20 Lakh
Community-based engagement clubs at work, including book and movies clubs.
Community Wellness programs for employees' wellbeing specially taken by CEO Life By Design which covers sessions.