SOC Analyst (Threat Hunting)

About the Company

Established in Thrissur during the Swadeshi movement, South Indian Bank is one of South India’s earliest and most trusted banks. Today, we are redefining banking through technology, innovation, and digital-first solutions. With a strong focus on IT-led transformation, we deliver secure, seamless, and customer-centric financial services. Our teams work at the forefront of fintech innovation, driving automation, analytics, and next-gen digital platforms that shape the future of banking.

• SCALE OF APPOINTMENT

IBA Scale II/III

• ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA (as on 31.07.2025)

Work Experience

Minimum 3 +

Minimum Educational Qualification

B.Tech / B.E / MCA / M.Sc (IT or Cyber Security related specialisations)/ BCA / B.Sc (IT or Cyber Security related specialisations ) from a recognized University with a minimum score of 50%

• TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Probation 1 year (IBA Package)

Key Responsibilities:

Process Skills:

• Proactively hunt for potential malicious activities using host, network and SIEM tools.
• Perform threat hunting across network, endpoints and critical assets
• Create threat hunting hypotheses (Diamond MODEL, Mitre ATT&CK and kill chain etc.) and perform IOC, IOA, TTP, Open Vulnerabilities and behavioral based threat hunting.
• Collaborate with information security/technical team to arrive at a predictive analysis of malicious activity.
• Collaborate with SOC Analysts and DFIR during investigation
• Based on the analysis, optimize the tuning and development of SIEM use cases and EDR/ XDR platforms.
• Ability to analyze large datasets, identify patterns and draw conclusions.

Technical Skills (Preferred)

• Experience with XDR /EDR, SIEM, UEBA, NDR, NBAD, IDS/IPS tools
• Familiarity with YARA AND SIGMA Rules
• Familiarity with scripting (Python, bash and powershell) for automation and enrichment.
• Knowledge on Windows/Linux/Mac/Android/IOS internals
• Any other work assigned from time to time.

• CORE COMPETENCIES/CERTIFICATION

Required Experience

• Minimum 3+ Years

  in Cyber Security with

  2 + Years

  in threat hunting /Blue Team Roles.
• Preferred professional certification in threat hunting such as GCTI/CTIA/CTHP/OSCP/CEH(Master) or any other equivalent certification.
• Understanding of security threats and risks.
• Familiarity with security standards and regulations.
• Ability to analyze complex network and security issues.

• PLACE OF POSTING

Ernakulam/Bangalore (Liable for transfer anywhere in India at the sole discretion of the Bank.)