Sr. Information Security Analyst

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THE ROLE: 

The Sr. Systems Security Engineer will be responsible for identifying cyber threats, defining the security requirements, and engineering solutions to solve the existing threats and security issues of a global organization. We have competitive benefit packages and an award-winning culture. Join us

THE PERSON: 

The ideal candidate will possess strong multi-tasking skills and passion for details and should think one step ahead of cyber-criminals. You should be well-prepared to thrive in a fast-paced environment, possessing good interpersonal and communication skills. As a self-motivated employee, you are a strategic problem solver, with a demonstrable ability to provide and articulate architecture future visions and the ability to deliver end-to-end solutions in a fast moving, high-tech industry.   

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Detection Engineering Lead to join our Information Security team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying advanced threat detection strategies to handle sophisticated threats. This role requires a deep technical understanding of analyzing tactics and techniques, particularly within the MITRE ATT&CK framework, and the ability to build detection use cases to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our threat detection capabilities. 

Key Responsibilities:

- Design, develop, and deploy advanced threat detection strategies to identify and mitigate sophisticated cyber threats. 

- Analyze tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by threat actors and translate them into actionable detection use cases. 

- Utilize the MITRE ATT&CK framework to develop and refine detection methodologies. 

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the integration and effectiveness of detection strategies. 

- Continuously improve detection capabilities by staying updated with the latest threat intelligence and industry best practices. 

- Conduct regular assessments and tuning of detection mechanisms to ensure optimal performance. 

- Develop response procedures for detections and collaborate with the automation and engineering teams to implement automated responses 

- Provide expert guidance and mentorship to junior team members on threat detection and response. 

Location: Hyderabad/Bangalore:

Qualifications: 

- 3-9 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on threat detection and response. 

- Proven experience in designing and implementing threat detection strategies. 

- Deep technical knowledge in analyzing cyber threat tactics, techniques, and procedures. 

- Expertise in the MITRE ATT&CK framework and its application in threat detection. 

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and creatively. 

- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams. 

- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, or equivalent are a plus. 

Preferred Skills: 

- Experience with security information and event management (SIEM) systems. 

- Familiarity with common security solutions like EDR, CASB, DLP, Firewall, IDS/IPS etc.  

- Knowledge of scripting and automation to enhance detection capabilities. 

- Understanding of network security principles and technologies. 

If you are passionate about cybersecurity and have the expertise to lead our threat detection efforts, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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