Cybersecurity Analyst

Pagaar India; Pune District; On-site; INR 558,000 - 893,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern workspace in Pune IT zones

Hands-on SOC experience

Certification guidance and learning

Potential for career growth

Job summary

Pagaar India in Pune, India is seeking a vigilant Graduate/Fresher Associate Cybersecurity Analyst to join our security operations team. You will monitor networks, detect vulnerabilities, and help implement defenses to protect critical data.

This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in an enterprise SOC, exposure to SIEM monitoring, vulnerability assessments, and incident triage. A background in CS/IT with basic security concepts and tools, plus a drive to earn certifications, will help

Qualifications

• Fresh graduate with relevant degree in CS/IT/Cyber Security.
• Basics of SIEM, TCP/IP, and OSI models required.
• Knowledge of OWASP Top 10 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor SIEM tools for alerts.
• Assist in vulnerability assessments and basic pen tests.
• Analyze logs and network traffic for anomalies.
• Support incident response documentation.
• Help implement access controls and firewall policies.

Skills

Foundational network security

TCP/IP & OSI models

Linux & Windows familiarity

Basic encryption & IAM concepts

Security concepts basics

Education

B.Tech/B.E. (CS/IT/Cyber Security)

BCA / MCA

Tools

Wireshark

Nmap

Metasploit

Job description

Job Title

Associate Cybersecurity Analyst

Location: Pune, India

Experience: Freshers (01 years)

Salary: 50,000 - 80,000 per month (6.0 - 9.6 LPA)

Job Overview

We are seeking a vigilant, proactive Graduate/Fresher Cybersecurity Analyst to join our security operations team. You will monitor networks, detect potential security vulnerabilities, and assist in implementing robust defenses to safeguard critical infrastructure and sensitive data.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security information and event management (SIEM) tools for alerts.
• Assist in vulnerability assessments and basic penetration testing activities.
• Analyze system logs, network traffic, and access patterns for anomalies.
• Participate in incident response documentation and initial triage processes.
• Support the implementation of access control lists and firewall policies.

Required Skills

• Foundational understanding of network security, TCP/IP, and OSI models.
• Familiarity with core operating systems including Linux and Windows Server.
• Basic understanding of security concepts like encryption, hashing, and IAM.
• Exposure to security tools such as Wireshark, Nmap, or Metasploit.
• Knowledge of common web vulnerabilities like OWASP Top 10.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in B.Tech/M.Tech (CS, IT, Cyber Security), BCA, or MCA.
• Baseline entry-level certifications like CompTIA Security+, CEH, or CCNA.
• Academic security projects, CTF (Capture the Flag) experience, or relevant labs.

What We Offer

• Competitive monthly salary up to 80,000.
• Practical, hands-on experience in an enterprise Security Operations Center (SOC).
• Continuous learning path and guidance for advanced security certifications.
• Modern workspace located in Pune's major information technology zones.