Lead Security Analyst (Upto 45 LPA)

Salary: Up to 45 LPA

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About the Role

We are looking for a Lead Security Analyst to strengthen our security operations, cloud security, incident response, and compliance functions.

This role is ideal for someone who proactively identifies risks, improves security controls, and helps build a strong security posture across infrastructure, cloud environments, and enterprise systems. You will work closely with Engineering, DevOps, IT, and business stakeholders to drive security best practices and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, investigate, and respond to security events across cloud infrastructure, endpoints, identities, and enterprise systems
• Own incident triage, containment, remediation, and post-incident analysis
• Manage and improve security monitoring, alerting, logging, and detection capabilities
• Review cloud security configurations and identify risks across infrastructure and services
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and drive remediation of critical findings
• Perform periodic reviews of privileged access, identity management, and security controls
• Support endpoint security, device management, email security, and access governance initiatives
• Run security audits and support compliance, risk management, and policy enforcement activities
• Maintain and improve incident response processes, playbooks, and operational procedures
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external security partners when required
• Identify security gaps and recommend improvements across infrastructure, systems, and operational processes
• Promote security best practices and help strengthen the organization's security maturity

Must-Have Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Security Operations, Cloud Security, or Security Engineering
• Experience across multiple security domains such as Security Operations, Cloud Security, IT Security, Identity & Access Management, Compliance/GRC, or Security Engineering
• Hands-on experience with security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, and threat investigation
• Experience working with SIEM platforms and security monitoring tools
• Strong understanding of cloud security fundamentals and identity/access management
• Familiarity with endpoint security, enterprise security controls, and access governance
• Understanding of security frameworks and compliance standards such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST, or equivalent
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to cloud-native security services, CSPM/CNAPP platforms, or cloud security tooling
• Experience supporting compliance audits, risk assessments, and governance initiatives
• Familiarity with threat intelligence, detection engineering, or security automation
• Experience working in fast-paced product or technology-driven environments
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills