Cyber Security Analyst

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Cybersecurity Analyst to join our growing technology team. This is an exciting opportunity to safeguard enterprise systems, protect sensitive data, and strengthen the organization's cybersecurity posture through advanced threat detection, risk assessment, and incident response.

As a Cybersecurity Analyst, you will work closely with IT, cloud, infrastructure, and compliance teams to identify vulnerabilities, respond to security incidents, and implement security best practices across enterprise environments. If you are passionate about information security and staying ahead of evolving cyber threats, this role offers excellent opportunities for technical growth and career advancement.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, detect, investigate, and respond to cybersecurity threats, security incidents, and suspicious activities.
• Perform continuous security monitoring using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing coordination, and security risk analysis.
• Investigate phishing attacks, malware infections, ransomware incidents, and other cyber threats.
• Implement and maintain endpoint security, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and network security controls.
• Analyze security logs and alerts to identify indicators of compromise and recommend remediation strategies.
• Collaborate with IT, cloud, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to strengthen enterprise security architecture.
• Ensure compliance with organizational security policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Develop and maintain incident response plans, disaster recovery procedures, and security documentation.
• Support security awareness programs by educating employees on cybersecurity best practices.
• Prepare security reports, dashboards, audit documentation, and executive-level risk assessments.
• Stay updated on emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies while recommending continuous improvements.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Security Operations Center (SOC), or Security Analysis.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, network security, endpoint protection, and cloud security.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, IBM QRadar, ArcSight, or LogRhythm.
• Experience with EDR/XDR solutions including Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike Falcon, SentinelOne, or VMware Carbon Black.
• Knowledge of firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, Web Application Firewalls (WAF), email security, and access control solutions.
• Experience performing vulnerability assessments using Nessus, Qualys, Rapid7 InsightVM, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with cloud security across AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, Active Directory, Windows, Linux, and enterprise networking.
• Experience with incident response, threat intelligence, malware analysis, and security monitoring.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CompTIA CySA+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or equivalent.
• Experience with MITRE ATT&CK, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, or Zero Trust Architecture.
• Knowledge of Python, PowerShell, or Bash scripting for security automation.
• Experience with DevSecOps, cloud security, and compliance frameworks.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Health insurance and comprehensive medical coverage.
• Provident Fund (PF), Gratuity, and statutory benefits.
• Paid annual leave, sick leave, and public holidays.
• Flexible work arrangements and hybrid work options where applicable.
• Professional development programs and cybersecurity certification reimbursement.
• Career advancement opportunities into Senior Cybersecurity Analyst, Security Engineer, SOC Lead, Incident Response Manager, or Cybersecurity Architect roles.
• Exposure to enterprise security technologies, cloud security, and digital transformation project