Engineer II - Cyber Incident Response

CENCORA BUSINESS SERVICES INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora’s Security Operations Center seeks an Engineer II - Cyber Incident Response to investigate, contain, and recover from cybersecurity incidents. You will analyze logs and forensics, coordinate with global teams, and help improve playbooks and processes.

The role requires 5+ years in cybersecurity with hands‑on SIEM/EDR experience, strong communication, and familiarity with NIST/MITRE frameworks. Full time roles with global scope and local benefits.

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 frameworks such as NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, 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 scope and impact of incidents.
• Escalate complex/high‑severity incidents to higher levels with clear documentation.

Skills

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Incident response methodology

Adversary tactics

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (Cybersecurity/CS/IT)

Tools

SIEM

EDR

Splunk

CrowdStrike

Wireshark

Job description

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.

Job Details

The Engineer II - Cyber Incident Response, is a mid-level technical role within the Security Operations Center (SOC) responsible for detecting, investigating, and responding to cybersecurity incidents. This role performs in-depth analysis of alerts, escalates complex cases, and contributes to the improvement of response processes and playbooks. The Engineer II will collaborate with global cyber defense teams to contain threats, minimize business impact, and strengthen detection capabilities.

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 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.
• Support junior analysts (Engineer I) by sharing knowledge and providing guidance on investigative techniques.

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 ATT&CK, and ISO 27035.

Preferred Certifications

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

Work Experience

• 5+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years 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.
• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information technology, or a related field required, or equivalent experience required. 2+ years of experience in incident response, security operations (SOC), or a related technical field required. Demonstrates solid proficiency in a primary technical area (e.g., Endpoint Forensics) and working knowledge of at least one adjacent area (e.g., Cloud Security). Relevant industry certifications (e.g., GCIH, CySA+, CEH) preferred.

What Cencora offers

Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.

Full time

Affiliated Companies: CENCORA BUSINESS SERVICES INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

Equal Employment Opportunity

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About Cencora

Cencora is a leading global pharmaceutical solutions company that is committed to improving the lives of people and animals everywhere. We connect manufacturers, providers, and patients to ensure that anyone can get the therapies they need, where and when they need them. We’re a purpose‑driven organization, where all of our team members around the world are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures. We work together every day to help our partners bring their innovations to patients worldwide, creating unparalleled access and impact at the center of health.