Security Analyst

Job Title: Security Analyst\nJob Location: Ahmedabad\nExperience: Minimum 2 yrs of experience\n\nWe 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 organization's 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 Customer's organization's digital assets and ensure timely responses to potential cybersecurity incidents.\n\nRequirements\nEducation and Experience:\n\nBachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field (preferred).\nMinimum of 2 year of experience working in a Security Operations Centre (SOC) or a similar security-focused role.\n\nSkills and Qualifications:\nSIEM Experience: Hands-on experience with SIEM tools like Splunk, QRadar, or ArcSight for monitoring, detecting, and analyzing security events.\nIncident Triage and Investigation: Basic understanding of incident response processes, including triaging alerts, analyzing suspicious activity, and escalating critical incidents.\nNetwork Security Knowledge: Familiarity with network security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and endpoint security solutions.\nThreat Detection and Response: Ability to detect and respond to malware, phishing attacks, and other cyber threats.\nThreat Hunting: Foundational knowledge in conducting proactive threat hunting to detect unknown threats or vulnerabilities.\nVulnerability Management: Basic understanding of identifying and reporting vulnerabilities within systems and networks.\nSecurity Best Practices: Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and best practices for incident detection and response.\n\nTechnical Skills:\nStrong analytical skills for investigating security incidents and identifying root causes.\nKnowledge of malware analysis and phishing detection techniques.\nExperience with security incident management and basic forensic analysis.\n\nCertifications (Preferred):\nCompTIA Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified SOC Analyst (CSA), or CySA+.\n\nSoft Skills:\nStrong verbal and written communication skills to document incidents and collaborate with IT and security teams.\nExcellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.\nAbility to work effectively in a team-oriented SOC environment.\n\nShift Requirements:\nWillingness to work in shifts or on-call rotation, as many SOCs operate 24/7.\nStrong desire to learn and grow in cybersecurity and SOC operations.\n\nThese 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.