Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

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.