Job Description

5 - 7 Years
1 Opening
Kochi, Trivandrum


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Role description

Role Overview

The Anti-Phishing Specialist leads the organization's efforts to detect, prevent, and

respond to phishing attacks and other email-based threats. This role is pivotal in

developing robust anti-phishing strategies, managing email security technologies,

responding to incidents, and educating users to enhance organizational resilience

against cyber threats.

Key Responsibilities

Identify and facilitate takedown of phishing websites and rogue applications. Proactively address a broad spectrum of cyber threats including DDoS,

ransomware, business email compromise (BEC), spear phishing, whaling,

vishing, and other social engineering attacks.

Monitor and analyze inbound emails to detect malicious content and

recommend rule adjustments to reduce email-borne threats.

Design, implement, and maintain anti-phishing strategies, policies, and

procedures.

Manage and optimize anti-phishing tools and platforms, including DMARC,

DKIM, SPF, and secure email gateways.

Develop advanced detection rules and filters to counter evolving phishing

tactics.

Lead phishing-related incident response efforts--containment, eradication,

recovery, and post-incident review.

Deliver regular employee training and awareness programs on phishing

prevention.

Collaborate with security teams to provide guidance on email security best

practices.

Evaluate emerging anti-phishing technologies and recommend improvements. Stay abreast of current phishing trends, attack methods, and mitigation

techniques.

Produce detailed reports on phishing incidents, metrics, and defensive

performance.

Qualifications

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

field.

5+ years of hands-on experience in anti-phishing, email security, or a similar

domain.

Strong expertise in email protocols (SMTP, etc.) and security standards (DMARC,

DKIM, SPF).

Proven experience with enterprise email security solutions (e.g., Proofpoint,

Mimecast, Ironscales).

Deep understanding of phishing tactics, social engineering, and email-based

threat vectors.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Demonstrated leadership in mentoring or guiding security teams. Preferred certifications: CISSP, Certified Email Security Manager (CESM), or

equivalent.
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Skills

SOC L2, Cyber Security, Phishing



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About UST

UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world's best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients' organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact--touching billions of lives in the process.