Job Description

Job Title: Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
Location: India, Mumbai
Department: Trust, Security
Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive SOC Analyst to join our cybersecurity team. This role is critical in monitoring, detecting, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity incidents in a 24/7 environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of security operations, threat landscapes, and incident response protocols and will be able to act in an empowered manner in a complex environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and events using SIEM and other security tools.

• Investigate and analyze security incidents to determine root cause, scope, and impact.

• Escalate and coordinate incident response activities with internal teams and external partners.

• Maintain and improve detection rules, playbooks, and response procedures.

• Conduct threat hunting and proactive analysis to identify potential vulnerabilities or threats.

• Collaborate with IT, compliance, and risk teams to ensure alignment with security policies and standards.

• Document incidents, findings, and lessons learned in a clear and structured manner.

Qualifications

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

• 2+ years of experience in a SOC or cybersecurity operations role.

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Sentinel is required.

• Familiarity with SIEM platforms, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint protection.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CEH, GCIH) are a plus.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience with cloud security monitoring (e.g., Azure, AWS).

• Python scripting experience and/or API scripting experience

• Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework and threat intelligence platforms.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with rotating shifts.

Skills Required