Cyber Response Analyst

Wabtec; Karnataka; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec seeks a Lead Response Analyst to own the full lifecycle of security incidents from detection to resolution and root cause analysis. You will develop, implement, and maintain standard documents, policies, and playbooks within Enterprise Information Security.

The role requires strong incident response expertise, leadership, and the ability to operate in a fast‑paced environment, with on‑site collaboration in Bengaluru/Karnataka, India.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or related field; cybersecurity experience also acceptable.
• Strong leadership and decision‑making skills under high-pressure incidents.
• Solid understanding of incident response lifecycles and post‑incident activity.
• Excellent written and oral communication for briefing teams and stakeholders.
• Willingness to work weekends/off‑shift hours when incidents occur.
• Advanced English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Monitor active security incidents and lead response efforts from triage through resolution.
• Review alerts and post‑incident analyses to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Maintain and enhance incident response playbooks and runbooks.
• Detect, investigate, and respond to security events from multiple sources (firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, WAF, DLP).
• Lead coordination with 24/7 monitoring and MSS providers.
• Produce After-Action Reports documenting threats, risks, and lessons learned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Incident response

Leadership

Communication

English proficiency

Weekend/on-call readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree (CS/IT or related)

Tools

SIEM

EDR

SOAR

Threat intel platforms

Cloud security controls

Job description

Who will you be working with?

Join Enterprise Information Security (EIS) to drive cybersecurity excellence leveraging intelligence, strategic partnerships and analysis. Collaborate daily with Security Operations, GRC and key Information Technology stakeholders to advance our information security capabilities.

How will you make a difference?

Join Enterprise Information Security and play a key role in advancing Wabtec Corporation’s cybersecurity program. As Lead Response Analyst, reporting to the Team Lead, Response, you will be responsible for handling the entire lifecycle of security incidents from detection to resolution and root cause analysis. You will also develop, implement, and maintain standard documents, policies, and playbooks.

In this role you will be responsible for handling and escalating security incidents and owning critical security projects. You should be comfortable with learning new technologies and highly motivated to develop and deploy cutting edge technologies. You must be security focused and driven to perform in a fast‑paced environment.

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, related field, orexperience in cybersecurity.
• Strong leadership and decision‑making skills, with the ability to remain calm and effective during high‑pressure security incidents.
• Solid understanding of incident response lifecycles, including preparation, detection and analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery, and post‑incident activity.
• Excellent communication skills, with experience briefing technical teams, leadership, and stakeholders through written incident writeups and verbal presentations.
• Must be willing to work weekends/off‑shift hours, as needed during cybersecurity incidents.
• Advanced English.

We would love it if you had:

• Hands‑on experience with enterprise security tools such as SIEM, EDR, SOAR, threat intelligence platforms, and cloud security controls.
• Strong understanding of modern threat landscapes, attack techniques and defensive control strategies.
• Effective project management skills.
• Ability to work independently with strong time management skills, consistently driving value and delivering results without direct supervision.
• Commitment to continuous learning in an evolving cybersecurity landscape.

What will your typical day look like?

• Monitor active security incidents and lead response efforts, including triage, escalation, and coordination through resolution.
• Review alerts, incident escalations, and post‑incident analyses to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain and enhance incident response playbooks, runbooks, and documentation to reflect evolving threats and technologies.
• Detect, investigate, and respond to security events from firewalls, IDS, IPS, SIEM, WAF, Mail Gateway, DLP and other sources.
• Lead, coordinate, work closely with 24/7/365 monitoring, incident detection, and response using both internal resources and an industry leading MSS provider.
• Produce After‑Action Reports (AARs) to document and communicate post‑incident threats, risks, and lessons learned.
• Other duties as assigned.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value‑added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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