Cybersecurity Analyst - India

Cybersecurity Analyst

The analyst is responsible for monitoring, triaging, and responding to security alerts within the Security Operations Center (SOC). This is an entry-level role focused on initial detection, analysis, and escalation of cybersecurity incidents to maintain organizational security posture.

In this role, you will...

• Monitor security alerts from tools such as SIEM, EDR, cloud security, and identity platforms.
• Perform initial alert triage and validation to determine if alerts are true or false positives.
  Investigate security events by reviewing logs, indicators, and contextual data.
• Create and update incident tickets with findings, actions taken, and status.
• Follow defined SOC runbooks and procedures for incident response.
• Escalate confirmed or complex incidents to Tier 2 analysts for deeper investigation.
• Assist in basic threat intelligence checks (e.g., IP/domain reputation lookups).
• Support vulnerability tracking and remediation coordination when required.
• Participate in shift handovers and maintain proper documentation of ongoing incidents.
• Contribute to reducing false positives through feedback and alert tuning.

• Basic understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP).
• Familiarity with security concepts such as malware, phishing, and access control.
• Exposure to security tools such as SIEM, EDR, or log monitoring platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow processes and document findings clearly.
• Good communication skills for coordination and escalation.
• Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• Security certifications such as Security+, CEH (basic level)
• Hands-on experience in cybersecurity or IT operations.

• Shift-based operations.
• Fast-paced environment handling multiple alerts and incidents.