Senior Cybersecurity Analyst || IDEMIA || Noida

Senior Cybersecurity Analyst

Key Responsibilities

Vulnerability Assessment (VA) : Identifying potential weaknesses and vulnerabilities in a system, network, or application using automated scanning tools and manual analysis.
Penetration Testing (PT) : By simulating real-world attacks to assess the system's ability to withstand malicious attempts to exploit identified vulnerabilities. Purpose is to determine the potential impact and severity of these vulnerabilitiesProject Planning and Executionv :  Planning, scheduling, and executing security projects to ensure the timely and effective implementation of security measures across applications.Problem-Solving and Decision-Making : Identifying security gaps, analyzing complex threats, and making data-driven decisions to mitigate risks and enhance the security posture of applications.Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams : Collaborate with IT, development, and business teams to integrate security best practices into the software development lifecycle, fostering a security-conscious culture across departments.Leadership and Mentorship : As a leader in security practices, you may mentor junior analysts, guide development teams on secure coding principles, and lead security awareness training sessions for employees.Process Improvement and Innovation : Constantly seeking ways to enhance security processes, you drive innovation by recommending and implementing cutting-edge security solutions and practices to mitigate emerging threats.Technical or Customer-Facing Responsibilities : You may engage in technical assessments, security audits, and customer interactions, providing expert guidance on security matters to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

4+ years of experience in application security, experience in a cybersecurity role, and a proven track record of implementing security controls.
Technical Skills : Proficiency in tools like Burp Suite, OWASP Top 10, SIEM solutions, knowledge of programming languages such as Java, Python, and experience with secure coding practices.Educational Requirements : Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Certifications like CISSP, CEH, or CSSLP are highly desirable.Soft Skills : Strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, adaptability to changing security landscapes, leadership qualities, and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.Industry Knowledge : In-depth understanding of regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, HIPAA, knowledge of industry standards like ISO 27001, and familiarity with threat intelligence and incident response procedures.