Cybersecurity Analyst & SOC Threat Hunter

Tata Consultancy Services Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health & wellness coverage

Learning budget & mentorship

On-site office amenities

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services in Bengaluru is hiring a Cybersecurity Analyst & SOC Threat Hunter to detect, investigate, and mitigate advanced threats across our global client base. You will monitor SIEMs, perform threat hunting, and lead incident response.

The role requires 3–5 years in a SOC, strong scripting in Python, and knowledge of malware analysis. On-site work with competitive CTC, learning budgets, and a collaborative engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security or related field.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in SOC environments, threat hunting, or incident response.
• Proficiency with SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar) and scripting languages, preferably Python.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP) and endpoint security.
• Experience with malware analysis, sandboxing, and reverse engineering basics.

Responsibilities

• Monitor SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar) for anomalous activity and generate actionable alerts.
• Conduct deep-dive threat hunting using hypothesis-driven methodologies and custom Python scripts.
• Lead incident response investigations, perform root-cause analysis, and coordinate remediation with engineering teams.
• Analyze malware samples, reverse-engineer malicious code, and produce detailed IOC reports.
• Develop and maintain detection rules, dashboards, and playbooks to improve SOC efficiency.
• Collaborate with threat intelligence feeds to stay ahead of emerging adversaries.

Skills

Threat hunting

Incident response

Python scripting

Networking fundamentals

Endpoint security

Malware analysis basics

2+ years SOC experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Tools

Splunk

QRadar

Python scripting

Job description

About the Role

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is expanding its Security Operations Center (SOC) in Bengaluru. We are looking for a proactive Cybersecurity Analyst & SOC Threat Hunter who can detect, investigate, and mitigate advanced threats across our global client base.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar) for anomalous activity and generate actionable alerts.
• Conduct deep-dive threat hunting using hypothesis‑driven methodologies and custom Python scripts.
• Lead incident response investigations, perform root‑cause analysis, and coordinate remediation with engineering teams.
• Analyze malware samples, reverse‑engineer malicious code, and produce detailed IOC reports.
• Develop and maintain detection rules, dashboards, and playbooks to improve SOC efficiency.
• Collaborate with threat intelligence feeds to stay ahead of emerging adversaries.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security or related field.
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience in SOC environments, threat hunting, or incident response.
• Proficiency with SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar) and scripting languages, preferably Python.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP) and endpoint security.
• Experience with malware analysis, sandboxing, and reverse engineering basics.

Nice to Have

• Certifications such as CEH, GSEC, or OSCP.
• Knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Azure) and container security.
• Familiarity with threat intelligence platforms (MISP, ATT&CK).

What We Offer / Benefits

• Competitive CTC with performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health & wellness coverage.
• Continuous learning budget, certifications, and mentorship.
• Flexible working hours and modern office amenities.

Quick Role Summary

• Job Title: Cybersecurity Analyst & SOC Threat Hunter
• Experience: 3-5 years
• Work Mode: On-site
• Estimated CTC: ₹12,00,000 - ₹18,00,000 / year