Security Analyst

Novac Technology Solutions

1 years

0 Lacs

chennai tamil nadu india

Posted:9 hours ago| Platform:

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Skills Required

security siem splunk qradar azure analyze phishing network support ids compliance checks snort nessus qualys networking tcp ip dhcp vpn http linux aws owasp scripting automation communication writing reports cybersecurity nist jira

Work Mode

On-site

Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

Greetings from Novac !

Location: Alwarpet

Experience: 1 - 3 years

Notice Period: Immediate to 15 days (Max)

Job Responsibilities:

Monitor security events and alerts
using SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, Azure Sentinel).
Analyze security incidents
to determine impact, scope, and root cause.
Respond to cyber threats
, including malware, phishing, suspicious network activity, etc.
Perform log analysis
from firewalls, servers, endpoints, and intrusion detection systems.
Investigate vulnerabilities,
prioritize them, and coordinate remediation.
Support incident response (IR)
activities—including detection, containment, eradication, recovery, and reporting.
Manage security tools,
such as endpoint protection, firewalls, DLP, and IDS/IPS.
Conduct Threat Intelligence research
to stay aware of new attack techniques.
Document incidents,
findings, and recommendations.
Assist in security audits,
compliance checks, and policy enforcement.

Skill Set Requirement:

Security Tools & Platforms

SIEM: Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel
EDR: CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Carbon Black
IDS/IPS: Snort, Suricata
Firewalls: Palo Alto, Fortinet
Vulnerability scanners: Nessus, Qualys, Rapid7

Networking & Operating Systems

Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, HTTP/HTTPS
Familiarity with Windows, Linux, and Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

Security Concepts

Threat modelling
Malware and phishing detection
Identity & access management
Incident response lifecycle
MITRE ATT&CK framework
OWASP Top 10 (for web threats)

Scripting & Automation (nice to have)

Python
PowerShell
Bash

Soft Skills

Problem-solving under pressure
Attention to detail
Clear communication (writing incident reports, briefing management)
Team collaboration

Additional Requirement:

Education & Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or similar (optional for many roles)
Preferred certifications:
CompTIA Security+
(most common entry-level requirement)
CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst)
GCIA, GCIH (advanced)

Knowledge Requirement

Understanding of regulatory frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, PCI-DSS)
Experience with ticketing systems (JIRA, ServiceNow)
Ability to work in rotating shifts (common for SOC Analyst roles)

Experience

Internships, labs, home labs, or hands-on projects
Experience with cyber ranges (TryHackMe, HackTheBox) is a plus

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