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:

• Endpoint Security: CrowdStrike, Zscaler, Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
• Perimeter Security: Firewalls, IPS/IDS, DDoS protection

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and respond to security events within the SOC environment.
• Lead incident response and troubleshooting across perimeter, endpoint, web, and data security controls.
• Manage and tune endpoint security solutions (CrowdStrike, Zscaler, DLP).
• Administer and optimize perimeter defenses (Firewalls, IPS/IDS, DDoS mitigation).
• Perform vulnerability assessments and drive remediation in collaboration with IT teams.
• Ensure adherence to information security governance standards (ISO 27001, compliance audits, risk mitigation).
• Document incidents, root cause analyses, and prepare dashboards/reports for management.
• Act as a key technical point of contact for cross-functional stakeholders and vendors.

Required Skills & Competencies

• 3–5 years of experience in Security Operations (SOC) or equivalent.
• Hands-on expertise in either:
• Endpoint Security (CrowdStrike, Zscaler, DLP), OR
• Perimeter Security (Firewalls, IPS/IDS, DDoS).
• Strong knowledge of incident response, network security concepts, and log analysis.
• Good understanding of SIEM tools, monitoring platforms, and threat detection techniques.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for working in enterprise environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Security certifications preferred: CISSP, CISM, CEH, CCNA Security, or equivalent.

Good to Have

• Exposure to cloud security (AWS/Azure security controls).
• Familiarity with data security solutions and web security platforms.
• Experience working with global SOC operations.