Security Operations Analyst

4 - 8 years

6 - 10 Lacs

Posted:6 days ago| Platform: Naukri logo

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Job Description

Were seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Security Operations Analyst to join our Security Operations Center (SOC). In this role, youll monitor, investigate, and respond to real-time security alerts across our infrastructure. You'll play a key part in strengthening our organizations security posture by identifying potential threats, supporting incident response efforts, and continuously improving detection and response capabilities. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about cybersecurity, eager to learn, and ready to tackle evolving security challenges in a fast-paced cloud environment.

Job Responsibilities

Monitor SIEM dashboards and alerting tools to detect suspicious activity.
Triage security alerts and escalate genuine threats to the incident response team.
Analyze logs from firewalls, servers, applications, and cloud platforms to identify anomalies.
Investigate phishing reports, unauthorized access attempts, malware infections, and other
security incidents.
Maintain up-to-date documentation of security processes and incident reports.
Assist in vulnerability scanning, patch tracking, and compliance-related activities.
Stay informed about emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors.

Technical Skills Nice to Have (Not All Required)

We value potential and a willingness to grow. While prior cybersecurity experience is a plus, we
welcome applicants with a strong interest in security and a basic foundation in IT or networking
concepts.
Security Concepts: Threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management
Operating Systems: Linux and Windows security basics
Networking: TCP/IP, firewalls, VPNs, proxies, DNS
Tools: SIEM (like Wazuh, Splunk), Suricata, Snort, Wireshark, Nessus
Scripting & Automation: Bash, Python (for basic automation)
Cloud Security: Awareness of security concerns in public cloud environments
Certifications (Preferred but not mandatory): CompTIA Security+, CEH, OSCP, or
equivalent

You Should Be Someone Who:

Has keen attention to detail and problem-solving ability
Communicates clearly and handles confidential data responsibly
Is eager to explore and learn cybersecurity tools and methodologies
Takes initiative and works well both independently and in a team
Thrives in high-pressure situations and can think clearly during incidents

What Youll Gain

Hands-on experience with real-world security monitoring and incident response
Exposure to cybersecurity tools used in cloud and enterprise environments
Practical understanding of Linux/Windows hardening, network security, and log analysis
Opportunity to grow into advanced roles in cyber defense, threat hunting, or ethical hacking

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