Engineer I - Cyber Incident Response

Amerisource Bergen; Pune District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora, a global health company, is seeking a cybersecurity professional to join our SOC in Pune. You will investigate incidents, analyze logs, and help strengthen detection and response capabilities.

The role requires hands-on experience with SIEM/EDR and a solid foundation in incident response, with familiarity of MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, ISO 27035. Strong communication will help briefing stakeholders and documenting findings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or related field.
• Strong knowledge of incident response and adversary tactics.
• Familiarity with NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, and ISO 27035.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and respond to cybersecurity incidents including phishing, malware, ransomware, and unauthorized access attempts.
• Analyze logs, alerts, and forensic data to determine the scope and impact of incidents.
• Escalate complex or high-severity incidents with clear documentation and evidence.
• Assist in containment, eradication, and recovery activities during incident response.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of SOC playbooks, runbooks, and standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate with threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and forensics teams to strengthen detection and response strategies.
• Participate in lessons-learned sessions and recommend improvements to SOC processes and tooling.

Skills

Cybersecurity basics

Incident response

Threat intelligence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent experience

Tools

Splunk

CrowdStrike

Wireshark

Job description

Job Details

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Investigate and respond to cybersecurity incidents, including phishing, malware, ransomware, and unauthorized access attempts.
• Perform analysis of logs, alerts, and forensic data to determine the scope and impact of incidents.
• Escalate complex or high-severity incidents to Engineer II/III, Lead, or Principal staff, providing clear documentation and evidence.
• Assist in containment, eradication, and recovery activities during incident response.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of SOC playbooks, runbooks, and standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate with threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and forensics teams to strengthen detection and response strategies.
• Participate in lessons-learned sessions and recommend improvements to SOC processes and tooling.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity fundamentals, incident response methodology, and adversary tactics.
• Familiarity with industry frameworks such as NIST, MITRE ATTCK, and ISO 27035.

Preferred Certifications (at least 1)

• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
• GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
• CompTIA Security+ or CySA+
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

Work Experience

• 2+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, with knowledge in SOC operations or incident response.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR, and forensic tools (e.g., Splunk, CrowdStrike, Wireshark).
• Demonstrated ability to analyze logs, alerts, and artifacts to support incident investigations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for documenting findings and briefing stakeholders.