Cybersecurity Analyst I

Avnet; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Farnell, an Avnet company, is seeking a Security Operations Analyst I to join its 24/7 SOC in Bengaluru. You will monitor security events, perform initial triage, and support incident response to protect digital assets.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or related field, strong analytical skills, and a willingness to learn across endpoint, network, and cloud security domains. Shifts include nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles, security monitoring, and incident response.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and events, conduct initial analysis, and respond to potential security incidents.
• Assist in initial triage of security incidents and escalate as needed.
• Investigate alerts generated by security tools and document findings.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Security monitoring

Incident response

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity / CS / IT

Tools

EDR

NDR

SIEM

Job description

Farnell

Farnell, an Avnet company, is a global high-service distributor of technology products, services and solutions for electronic system design, maintenance and repair.

Overview: The Security Analyst I plays an important role in protecting the organisation's systems, information, and digital assets from cybersecurity threats. As part of the Security Operations Centre (SOC), the analyst is responsible for monitoring security activity, investigating alerts, performing initial incident triage, and supporting the response to potential security incidents.

This role is suited for individuals who have a strong foundation in cybersecurity concepts, demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills, and are interested in developing their career within security operations.

The position operates within a 24/7 Security Operations Centre, and candidates should be comfortable working rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays.

Principal Responsibilities

Monitoring and Analysis:

Regularly monitor security alerts and events, conduct initial analysis, and respond to potential security incidents.

Incident Triage and Response:

• Assist in the initial triage of security incidents, escalating to higher-level analysts when necessary.
• Collaborate with the incident response team to implement response plans and mitigate security threats.

Alert Investigation:

• Investigate and analyse alerts generated by security tools (EDR, NDR, SIEM) to identify potential security incidents.
• Document investigation findings and provide detailed reports for further analysis.

Shift Handover and Collaboration:

• Provide structured handovers of ongoing investigations between Security Operations Centre shifts.
• Review and accept cases transferred from previous shifts.
• Maintain appropriate ownership of investigations until resolution, escalation, or formal handover.

Security Documentation:

Contribute to the development and maintenance of security documentation, procedures, and incident response plans.

Continuous Learning:

• Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices.
• Participate in training and development programmes to enhance skills and knowledge.

Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Less than 2 years of professional experience in cybersecurity or a related role.
• Foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles, security monitoring, and incident response.
• Basic understanding of common cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques.
• Familiarity with security monitoring and investigation concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Practical exposure to security monitoring, incident investigation, IT operations, technical support, or system administration.
• Shows foundational competence in at least two operational domains (e.g. Security Intelligence, Identity Management, Compliance, Secured Infrastructure, Secured Development, or Security Education).
• Understanding of endpoint, identity, network, cloud, and email security concepts.
• Familiarity with phishing investigation and basic threat intelligence analysis.
• Knowledge of common security frameworks and incident response methodologies.
• Experience working within a shift-based or 24/7 operational environment is advantageous.
• Entry-level cybersecurity certifications are beneficial but not mandatory.

Career Development

The Security Operations Analyst I position provides a strong foundation for developing a career within cybersecurity and Security Operations. With experience and demonstrated capability, analysts may progress to advanced positions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.