Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

Job Title: Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst 

Location: India, Mumbai 

Department: Trust, Security 

Position Summary 

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive SOC Analyst to join our cybersecurity team. This role is critical in monitoring, detecting, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity incidents in a 24/7 environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of security operations, threat landscapes, and incident response protocols and will be able to act in an empowered manner in a complex environment. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Monitor security alerts and events using SIEM and other security tools. 

• Investigate and analyze security incidents to determine root cause, scope, and impact. 

• Escalate and coordinate incident response activities with internal teams and external partners. 

• Maintain and improve detection rules, playbooks, and response procedures. 

• Conduct threat hunting and proactive analysis to identify potential vulnerabilities or threats. 

• Collaborate with IT, compliance, and risk teams to ensure alignment with security policies and standards. 

• Document incidents, findings, and lessons learned in a clear and structured manner. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. 

• 2+ years of experience in a SOC or cybersecurity operations role. 

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Sentinel is required. 

• Familiarity with SIEM platforms, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint protection. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Excellent communication and documentation abilities. 

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CEH, GCIH) are a plus. 

Preferred Attributes 

• Experience with cloud security monitoring (e.g., Azure, AWS). 

• Python scripting experience and/or API scripting experience 

• Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework and threat intelligence platforms. 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with rotating shifts.