Cyber Security Analyst

Immediate Joiners Only

• Title: Cyber Security Analyst
• Work Location: Bangalore (EC Ph-1)
• Work schedule: Rotational (2 days weekly off per week)
• Mode: Hybrid

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Cyber Security Analyst to join our cybersecurity team. The Analyst will be responsible for monitoring, detecting, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity incidents in real-time. This role involves working with advanced security tools, conducting initial triage, escalating threats, and helping to ensure the overall security of the organization's digital assets.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor SIEM dashboards, alerts, and security logs to detect suspicious activities or policy violations.
• Perform initial triage, investigation, and classification of security incidents.
• Respond to alerts and incidents following defined incident response procedures.
• Analyze data from firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, email security, and threat intelligence platforms.
• Escalate critical incidents to Team Lead or incident response teams.
• Create and maintain incident tickets with detailed findings and actions taken.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of SOC processes, use cases, and playbooks.
• Assist in threat hunting and proactive identification of anomalies across the network.
• Generate regular and ad hoc reports on SOC metrics, incident trends, and findings.

 

Required Skills And Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2 to 4 years of experience in cybersecurity or SOC operations & Monitoring. 
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles, attack vectors, and threat detection.
• Experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, Palo Alto Cortex XSIAM, etc.).
• Familiarity with common security tools (EDR, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework, TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, and other protocols.

 

Preferred Qualifications (Nice To Have):

• Industry certifications: Security+, CEH, GCIA, GCIH, Palo Alto Certified, or similar.
• Experience with scripting (Python, PowerShell) or automation (SOAR platforms).

 

Shift And Work Environment:

• Shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays (24/7 coverage).
• On-call rotation may apply.
• 2 days weekly off per week. 

Hands-On Knowledge on below mentioned tools is good to have.

1. Palo Alto XSIAM / Cortex XDR 
2. Recorded Future
3. Microsoft Defender / O365 Email DLP 
4. Proofpoint SEG
5. Zscaler ZIA / ZPA 
6. Azure Active Directory / M365 
7. Intune / SCCM 
8. Virus Total / CISA / CIS Benchmarking 

CSC is a global business, legal, and financial services company based in Wilmington, Delaware, USA, providing knowledge-based solutions to clients worldwide. We have offices and capabilities in over 140 jurisdictions in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East, and more than 8,000 colleagues. We are the business behind business.®

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CSC colleagues have global career opportunities and excellent benefits, including annual success-sharing bonuses or commission plans based on individual performance. To learn more, visit cscglobal.com/service/careers. 

We offer a range of support to colleagues with disabilities, ensuring people have the necessary resources to thrive in their roles. We encourage candidates to work closely with our talent acquisition partners to convey their specific needs. Our commitment to accessibility reflects our broader dedication to diversity and belonging,

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Disclaimer: The information above describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not intended to describe all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.