Job Description

Chennai, IN-TN
Position Type
Full Time


Requisition ID
12349


Level of Education
Years of Experience
5+ to 7 Years

About Exela

Exela is a business process automation (BPA) leader, leveraging a global footprint and proprietary technology to provide digital transformation solutions enhancing quality, productivity, and end-user experience. With decades of expertise operating mission-critical processes, Exela serves a growing roster of more than 4,000 customers throughout 50 countries, including over 60% of the Fortune 100. With foundational technologies spanning information management, workflow automation, and integrated communications, Exela's software and services include multi-industry department solution suites addressing finance & accounting, human capital management, and legal management, as well as industry-specific solutions for banking, healthcare, insurance, and public sectors. - Through cloud-enabled platforms, built on a configurable stack of automation modules, and 17,500+ employees operating in 23 countries, Exela rapidly deploys integrated technology and operations as an end-to-end digital journey partner.

Key Responsibilities:

Incident Response and Investigation:

Act as the primary escalation point for Level 2 SOC analysts. Investigate and respond to complex security incidents, ensuring rapid containment, mitigation, and recovery. Conduct root cause analysis and post-incident reviews.

Threat Detection and Analysis:

Develop advanced detection rules, use cases, and alerts in SIEM and other security tools. Perform in-depth analysis of malware, phishing campaigns, and other advanced threats. Utilize threat intelligence to identify and anticipate new threats.

Tool and System Management:

Fine-tune and optimize security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, and firewalls. Conduct regular audits and recommend improvements to security systems and processes. Lead the integration of new technologies into the SOC.

Mentoring and Leadership:

Provide guidance and training to Level 1 and Level 2 SOC analysts. Lead incident response drills and tabletop exercises. Contribute to the development of SOC processes, playbooks, and documentation.

Collaboration and Reporting:

Work with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with security policies and best practices.
Create and deliver detailed reports and executive summaries on security incidents and trends.
Act as a liaison with external stakeholders, including partners and threat intelligence organizations.

Qualifications and Skills:

Essential:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 2 years in a SOC environment.

Proficiency with SIEM tools (CrowdStrike, Google SecOps) and EDR solutions (Carbon Black, CrowdStrike)

Strong knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, and attack methodologies.

Experience in malware analysis, forensic investigation, and threat hunting.

Advanced certifications such as CISSP, GCIH, GCIA, or CEH.

Desirable:

Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, OCI or Google Cloud).

Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, etc.).

Familiarity with compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, etc.).

Strong communication and documentation skills.

Disclaimer:

Exela is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equality opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will considered for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, gender/sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Exela recruiters or representatives will only contact you from emails ending with @exelaonline.com, @exelatech.com, @lexicode.com, @rustconsulting.com or @ersgroup.com. We would never ask you for payment or ask you to deposit a check into your personal bank account during the recruitment process.