Security Operation Analyst

Title: Security Operation Analyst

Location: Hyderabad

Job Descriptions

The Cyber Security Analyst be responsible for handling security events/alerts and providing rapid response with the understanding of network infrastructure and security tools. In addition to this, the analyst will be responsible for executing a cyber threat hunting program to identify, detect, mitigate, and respond to cyber threats and advanced threat actors.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Performing daily detect and response functions, closely aligned with typical SOC functions.
• Analyze, and investigate alerts/incidents as required, perform in-depth analysis, summarize observations, and perform root cause analysis as required.
• Conduct proactive threat-hunting operations to detect and investigate sophisticated cyber threats including advanced persistent threats (APTs).
• Analyze security event logs, network traffic, and other security data to identify indicators of compromise (IOCs) and potential security breaches.
• Enhance detection and response capabilities by creating and enhancing threat-hunting methodologies, processes, and playbooks.
• Investigate the various threat advisories/feeds received within the shift, in in-line with the defined process.
• Present threat hunt findings to management and develop use cases on pervasive threats as identified by Offensive Security/Red teams and recent security incidents.
• Provide technical and service mentorship to other SOC analysts.
• Stay up to date with the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and attack methodologies.

Required Experience and Knowledge:

• 2-4 years of Experience
• Excellent communication skills, with an emphasis on the ability to discuss technical issues with non-technical people.
• Experience of cyber threat hunt working within a global organization and understanding of offensive security strategies and assessment methodologies.
• Have an understanding in at least three of the following areas: Network, and Internet Security; Operations Security; Risk and Compliance; Access Control Systems and Methodologies; Security Architectures and Models; Security Management Practices; Investigative Techniques.
• Exposure to Incident Response, Threat Hunting, and Vulnerability Management among other cyber security streams
• Excellent Organizational skills and the ability to see Incidents to their conclusion.
• The ability to define and communicate risk in business-relevant language.
• The ability to react to high-pressure dynamic changing environments.
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills.

Background and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited 4-year university
• CEH /CompTIA certified.