Analyst - Cyber Defence Center - Shift 1

This role requires a 5-day workweek with 2 days off. Workdays rotate every 4 months to ensure weekend coverage, but shift timings remain constant.

Shift Timing: 8:30 PM IST - 6:00 AM IST

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

India Cybersecurity Operation Center will assist in 24x7 Cyber Security Intrusion Monitoring and Event/Incident Response. Working with multiple IT Operations teams and members of the Information Security office, they will perform day-to-day security functions and investigations including more advanced analysis of threat intelligence and the security posture of systems. Manages and oversees systems to protect data from unauthorized access. Creates and implements policies and procedures for identifying, recording, and addressing security violations. Evaluates security systems and applications and suggests enhancements. Additional duties include gathering metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) and other security related tasks.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for working in a global 24x7 Cybersecurity Operation Center (SOC). Perform real-time alert monitoring and service / respond to the ticket management queue. Provide Incident Response (IR) support when analysis confirms actionable incidents.
• Analyze and respond to previously undisclosed software and hardware vulnerabilities.
• Utilize established procedures to perform routine assigned tasks including performing, tracking, and reporting on daily Security Operations Center (SOC) compliance operations and heath monitoring systems.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the IT security industry including awareness of new or revised security solutions, improved security processes and the development of new attacks and threat vectors.
• Assist in developing automation code including peer review of automation code.
• Participate in security projects collaborating with stakeholders as needed.
• Reviews and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Participate in daily shift hand over meetings, weekly reporting meetings and monthly performance analysis meetings to ensure smooth functioning and continuity of incident and alert handling.
  
  
  

• The physical demands and work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field
• 3+ years of work experience in cybersecurity or IT administration roles
• Experience with Attack Surface Management including Vulnerability Management and Threat Intelligence Analysis and Mitigation.
• Experience with Penetration testing and Security Automation platforms and technologies will be added benefit.
• Effective communication skills (both written and verbal) and be able to contribute to the development and delivery of documents such as incident reports.