soc l3 10/08/2025

About Position:

As a SOC L3 Analyst, you will be responsible for leading the investigation and response to complex security incidents, engineering advanced detection content, and optimizing security tools and processes. With a strong focus on Splunk, content engineering, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), and Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR), you will enhance the SOC's capabilities to detect and mitigate advanced cyber threats. Collaborate with other SOC analysts, threat intelligence teams, and IT departments to improve overall security posture. Provide mentorship and guidance to L1 and L2 analysts, sharing knowledge and best practices.

- Role: SOC L3
- Location: Pune/ Hyderabad
- Experience: 8 Years – 11 Years
- Job Type: Full Time Employment
- Note: Working Conditions: This role requires working in shifts to provide 24/7 security monitoring.

What You'll Do:

- Advanced Incident Response:
- Lead the investigation and response to high-severity security incidents, performing deep-dive analysis and root cause determination.
- Develop and execute remediation plans to contain and eradicate threats.
- Content Engineering:
- Design and develop advanced detection rules, alerts, and dashboards in Splunk to enhance threat detection capabilities.
- Continuously improve detection content based on emerging threats and attack patterns.
- Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR):
- Utilize EDR tools (e.g., CrowdStrike, Carbon Black) to monitor, analyze, and respond to endpoint threats.
- Conduct advanced forensic analysis on compromised systems to identify indicators of compromise (IOCs) and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by threat actors.
- Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR):
- Develop and maintain automated workflows and playbooks on the SOAR platform to streamline incident response processes.
- Integrate SOAR with other security tools and systems to automate threat detection, investigation, and response tasks.
- Threat Hunting:
- Conduct proactive threat hunting activities to identify hidden threats and security weaknesses within the environment.
- Develop and implement threat hunting methodologies and use cases.
- Collaboration and Mentoring:
- Collaborate with other SOC analysts, threat intelligence teams, and IT departments to improve overall security posture.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to L1 and L2 analysts, sharing knowledge and best practices.
- Security Tool Optimization:
- Optimize the configuration and performance of security tools, including Splunk, EDR, and SOAR platforms.
- Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and solutions to enhance SOC capabilities.
- Documentation and Reporting:
- Document incident response activities, findings, and outcomes in detail.
- Prepare comprehensive reports and briefings for senior management and stakeholders on security incidents and SOC performance.
- Continuous Improvement:
- Stay updated with the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies.
- Participate in training and professional development activities to enhance skills and knowledge.

Expertise You'll Bring:

- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 8 to 11 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on SOC operations, incident response, and security engineering.
- Proficiency with Splunk, including advanced search, dashboard creation, and content engineering.
- Strong expertise in EDR tools such as CrowdStrike, or similar.
- Experience with SOAR platforms and developing automated workflows and playbooks.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Culture focused on talent development with quarterly promotion cycles and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
- Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
- Annual health check-ups
- Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Inclusive Environment:

Persistent Ltd. is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

- We offer hybrid work options and flexible working hours to accommodate various needs and preferences.
- Our office is equipped with accessible facilities, including adjustable workstations, ergonomic chairs, and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
- If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive

Our company fosters a value-driven and people-centric work environment that enables our employees to:

- Accelerate growth, both professionally and personally
- Impact the world in powerful, positive ways, using the latest technologies
- Enjoy collaborative innovation, with diversity and work-life wellbeing at the core
- Unlock global opportunities to work and learn with the industry's best

Let's unleash your full potential at Persistent

"Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind."

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