Security Operations Specialist

Job Title: Senior Security Analyst Threat Hunting & Incident Response Location: Bangalore (Rotational Shifts) Mode of work- 5 days WFO Experience: 8+ Years Job Type: Full-time Job Description: We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Security Analyst to join our client's Cybersecurity team. This role involves leading incident response activities, performing proactive threat hunting, and enhancing our overall security posture through innovative detection strategies and forensic investigations. Key Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end security incident response, including analysis, containment, mitigation, and reporting. Design and implement detective controls for emerging threats and vulnerabilities. Perform proactive threat hunting across multiple platforms and environments. Continuously enhance SIEM/SOAR/XDR alert use cases and threat detection capabilities. Research emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques to improve defenses. Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation to support incident response and critical investigations. Document incident response activities and produce detailed reports for stakeholders. Conduct post-incident reviews to drive improvements in tools, processes, and readiness. Collaborate across teams to improve the organization’s threat detection and response maturity. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field. Minimum 8 years of experience in Security Operations, Incident Response, or Threat Detection. Strong experience with threat hunting methodologies and frameworks. Hands-on expertise with tools such as SIEM, SOAR, XDR (e.g., Cortex XSIAM, Torq). Working knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK , NIST frameworks, and cyber kill chain concepts. Preferred Skills & Experience: Strong understanding of network and endpoint security, defense-in-depth, and current threat trends. Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) and public cloud defense techniques . Exposure to Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) tools, forensic analysis, and log correlation. Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell ) for automation and analysis. Relevant certifications such as CISSP, GIAC (GCIA, GCIH, GCFA), CEH are a plus. Strong analytical mindset with the ability to assess risk and prioritize response. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.