InfoSec Analyst-II

Coherent Corp.; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. in Hyderabad, India, seeks an experienced security operations professional to investigate incidents across endpoints, identity, cloud, and network. You will guide Tier 1 analysts, perform deep investigations, and lead containment and remediation in a 24x7 SOC environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in SOC/IR and strong knowledge of security operations, threat hunting, DLP, and threat intelligence. This hybrid role offers on-site collaboration three days a week.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in SOC/IR/threat detection or cyber defense.
• Experience with enterprise security monitoring, endpoint security and data protection technologies.
• Knowledge of security operations, incident response, threat hunting, insider risk, DLP, threat intelligence, and endpoint investigations.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and respond to security incidents across endpoints, identity, cloud, network, and collaboration environments.
• Serve as escalation point for Tier 1 analysts and guide investigations.
• Analyze security events to determine scope, impact, root cause, and remediation needs.
• Perform proactive threat hunting to identify suspicious activity and emerging threats.
• Coordinate containment, remediation and recovery with technical and business stakeholders.
• Participate in a 24x7 security operations model with on-call rotations.

Skills

Ownership & accountability

Investigate beyond alert

Analytical mindset

Operational improvements

Effective communicator

Tools

SIEM

Endpoint protection

DLP

Threat intel platforms

Email security tools

Job description

Job Description:

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Investigate and respond to security incidents across endpoint, identity, cloud, network, and collaboration environments.
• Serve as an escalation point for Tier 1 analysts and provide guidance during complex investigations.
• Conduct advanced analysis of security events to determine scope, impact, root cause, and remediation requirements.
• Perform proactive threat hunting to identify suspicious activity, emerging threats, and previously undetected risks.
• Coordinate containment, remediation, and recovery activities with technical and business stakeholders
• Participate in a 24x7 security operations model, including rotational on-call responsibilities when required

Education & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC), Incident Response, Threat Detection, or Cyber Defense role.
• Experience with enterprise security monitoring, endpoint security, threat detection, email security, and data protection technologies.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Security Operations
  • Incident Response
  • Threat Hunting
  • Insider Risk Monitoring
  • Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
  • Threat Intelligence
  • Endpoint Investigations
  • Identity and Access Security
  • Network Security Fundamentals
• Experience investigating security events across Windows endpoints, authentication systems, cloud services, email platforms, and network infrastructure.
• Ability to independently manage complex investigations and drive incidents through resolution.

Skills

• Demonstrates strong ownership and accountability throughout the incident lifecycle.
• Naturally investigates beyond the initial alert to determine full scope, impact, and root cause.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify patterns, trends, and emerging threats from large data sets.
• Continuously seeks opportunities to improve operational effectiveness, detection quality, and response outcomes.
• Effective communicator who collaborates well across technical and non-technical teams.

Certifications:

Strongly Preferred: SC-200 or GCIH

Optional: CISSP

Working Conditions

• The work mode of Finisar India is Hybrid i.e. 3 days at office.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Finisar India (Subsidiary of Coherent Corp) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. Its an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!