Analyst, Information Security

Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group (CC&L); Gurugram District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group (CC&L) in Gurugram is seeking an Information Security Analyst to enhance security protocols by identifying vulnerabilities, monitoring security incidents, and collaborating with teams across Canada and India. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of relevant experience, a background in IT or security, and familiarity with technologies like cloud security and SIEM systems. CC&L emphasizes diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in information security or IT.
• Degree or background in network/system administration preferred.
• Familiar with security standards such as ISO, NIST, and CIS.

Responsibilities

• Identify and remediate security vulnerabilities and weaknesses.
• Monitor cloud platforms security and update security alerts.
• Perform incident investigation and threat hunting.

Skills

Security risk analysis

Security incident response

Cloud security monitoring

Threat hunting

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Information Security or related field

Information security certifications

Tools

Netskope Email Data Loss Prevention

Tenable Patch/Vulnerability Management

Microsoft Sentinel

PowerShell

Power Automate

PowerBI

Job description

Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group (CCLFG), one of Canada’s leading asset managers, is seeking an Information Security Analyst to join our Center of Excellence (CoE) – Information Security in Gurugram.

The Information Security Team is responsible for security risk assessment, governing security policies and controls, security monitoring, threat hunting and investigation. If you find it exhilarating to dig into logs to find out problem root causes, review alerts to detect security incidents, and keep up with the newest technologies and cyber trends, then this might be the right opportunity for you. The successful candidate will collaborate with teams across Canada and India, reporting directly to the Information Security Manager based in Gurugram.

What You Will Do

• Identify, analyze, and assist in remediation of security vulnerabilities and weaknesses
• Identify opportunities for security automation and continuous improvement using AI
• Monitor cloud platforms security and fine‑tune security dashboards and alerts
• Perform threat hunting and incident investigation using logs
• Respond to security incidents and analyze alerts, logs, and threat cases
• Monitor cyber security trends, external and internal threat intelligence
• Develop and document standard processes for security operations
• Prepare reports on security posture, risks, and KPIs for senior management

What You Bring

• 3+ years related work experience or significant information security/IT/networking skills; balance security experience is preferred
• Degree or network/system administration background is preferred
• Experience with technologies such as Netskope Email Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Tenable Patch/Vulnerability Management, Cloud security, SIEM (Microsoft Sentinel), Email Security monitoring, and XDR (Defender for Endpoints) are assets
• Basic understanding of network infrastructure and security technologies, such as TCP/IP, Encryption, Firewalls, Active Directory, Anti‑virus, and Vulnerability scanners
• Familiar with security standards and frameworks, such as ISO, NIST, SANS, and CIS
• Comfortable working with and learning new technologies. Experience using PowerShell, Power Automate, PowerBI and Office 365 tooling (e.g., Excel) is a bonus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable interacting with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Passion for technology and keep up with the latest information security trends
• Related entry/intermediate level information security certifications are a bonus but not mandatory

CC&L Financial Group is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or expression, disability, or age.