Security Operations Center Analyst

Job Description:

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and mentor the incident response (IR) team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the organization’s incident response strategy, processes, and playbooks.
• Act as the primary escalation point for significant cybersecurity incidents.

Incident Management

• Oversee the detection, analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery phases of cybersecurity incidents.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and third-party vendors during incident response efforts.
• Ensure timely reporting to stakeholders, including executive management and regulatory bodies, as required.

Threat Analysis & Forensics

• Conduct root cause analyses of incidents and oversee digital forensics investigations.
• Collaborate with threat intelligence teams to stay ahead of emerging threats and ensure proactive response measures.

Training & Preparedness

• Organize regular tabletop exercises and incident simulations to prepare the team and stakeholders for real-world scenarios.
• Develop and deliver training programs to enhance the technical capabilities of the IR team.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure incident response practices align with regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS).
• Prepare detailed incident reports and lessons-learned documentation for internal and external audiences.

Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• 10–15 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a minimum of 5 years in incident response or security operations leadership roles.
• Deep understanding of security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK).
• Proficiency with incident response tools (e.g., SIEM, EDR, SOAR platforms) and forensic tools.
• Strong knowledge of network security, malware analysis, and threat hunting techniques.
• Exceptional communication and crisis management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).
• Experience working in regulated industries or government organizations.
• Familiarity with AI-driven incident detection and response tools

Regards

Shyam J

Senior HR Analyst

106-109, Anna Salai, Guindy, Chennai – 600032

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