Job Description – Information Security Analyst (Defensive Security)
Location:
Thane, Maharashtra, India (On-site)
Employment Type:
Third-Party Payroll
Location - Thane
Client- Aditya Birla Group
Job Description – Senior Information Security Analyst (SOC Function)
Role Overview
We are seeking a
Senior Information Security Analyst
to join our SOC function, responsible for defending enterprise systems against cyber threats. The candidate will handle
end-to-end security operations, governance, and incident management
while working across technologies in
Perimeter, Endpoint, Web, and Data Security
.
The role requires strong
hands-on expertise
in at least one of the following focus areas:
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Endpoint Security
: CrowdStrike, Zscaler, Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
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Perimeter Security
: Firewalls, IPS/IDS, DDoS protection
Key Responsibilities
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Monitor, analyze, and respond to security events within the SOC environment.
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Lead incident response and troubleshooting across perimeter, endpoint, web, and data security controls.
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Manage and tune endpoint security solutions (CrowdStrike, Zscaler, DLP).
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Administer and optimize perimeter defenses (Firewalls, IPS/IDS, DDoS mitigation).
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Perform vulnerability assessments and drive remediation in collaboration with IT teams.
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Ensure adherence to
information security governance standards
(ISO 27001, compliance audits, risk mitigation).
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Document incidents, root cause analyses, and prepare dashboards/reports for management.
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Act as a key technical point of contact for cross-functional stakeholders and vendors.
Required Skills & Competencies
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3–5 years of experience in
Security Operations (SOC)
or equivalent.
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Hands-on expertise in either:
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Endpoint Security
(CrowdStrike, Zscaler, DLP), OR
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Perimeter Security
(Firewalls, IPS/IDS, DDoS).
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Strong knowledge of incident response, network security concepts, and log analysis.
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Good understanding of SIEM tools, monitoring platforms, and threat detection techniques.
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Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
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Strong communication and collaboration skills for working in enterprise environments.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
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Security certifications preferred:
CISSP, CISM, CEH, CCNA Security, or equivalent
.
Good to Have
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Exposure to
cloud security
(AWS/Azure security controls).
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Familiarity with
data security solutions
and
web security platforms
.
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Experience working with
global SOC operations
.