Cyber Security Analyst

Cyber Security Analyst
Location: Bangalore, Hyderabad & Delhi NCR
Experience: 2-3 years
Immediate Joiners Preferred
Shift: Rotational
For Immediate Response, Kindly share resume to nsenthil.kumar@genpact.com with Sub of "Cyber Security Analyst" along with notice period.
Job Summary
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Cyber Security Analyst with 2-3 years of experience in Security Operations and Threat Monitoring. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender, a strong understanding of cyber threats and attack techniques, and experience in investigating security incidents. The candidate should also possess knowledge of email security, security monitoring, incident response, and modern cybersecurity tools and concepts.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor, analyze, and respond to security events and alerts using Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender.
Investigate and triage security incidents, determine impact, and recommend remediation actions.
Perform threat analysis and identify indicators of compromise (IOCs), suspicious activities, and emerging threats.
Monitor and analyze phishing, malware, ransomware, and other cyberattack attempts.
Manage and investigate email security incidents, including phishing, spoofing, and malicious email campaigns.
Support incident response activities and assist in containment, eradication, and recovery efforts.
Conduct log analysis and correlation of events from various security tools and platforms.
Collaborate with IT and security teams to improve security posture and operational processes.
Maintain security documentation, incident reports, and operational runbooks.
Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, attack techniques, and industry best practices.
Participate in 24x7 security operations support through rotational shifts.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Technical Skills
Hands-on experience with:
Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM)
Microsoft Defender XDR / Defender for Endpoint
Email Security Solutions
Good understanding of:
Cyberattack lifecycle and threat landscape
Malware, ransomware, phishing, and social engineering attacks
MITRE ATT&CK Framework
Security Incident Management and Response
Log Analysis and Event Correlation
SIEM and EDR technologies
Network Security fundamentals
Identity and Access Management concepts
Windows Security and Active Directory basics
Security Concepts
Security monitoring and alert triage
Threat detection and threat hunting
Vulnerability management awareness
IOC and TTP analysis
Email security best practices
Security operations center (SOC) processes
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications such as:
Microsoft SC-200
Microsoft SC-900
CompTIA Security+
CEH (preferred)
Any SOC or Incident Response related certification
Soft Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced SOC environment.
Willingness to work in 24x7 rotational shifts.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple security incidents simultaneously.
Team player with a continuous learning mindset.
Nice to Have
Experience with threat hunting activities.
Basic scripting knowledge (PowerShell, KQL, Python, or Bash).
Exposure to cloud security concepts (Azure/Microsoft 365 Security).
Understanding of security compliance and governance frameworks.

Work arrangement
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