Lead Information Security Analyst -Security Operations/Incident Management

InMobi; Lucknow; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous learning opportunities

Diverse workplace culture

Career progression programs

Job summary

A leading global technology company in Lucknow seeks a Lead Information Security Analyst to manage and mitigate digital risks in a Cloud Native environment. The ideal candidate will have over 9 years of experience in Security Operations and strong leadership abilities. Responsibilities include investigating security alerts, developing incident response processes, and collaborating with IT teams to enhance security posture. This role offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic tech environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9 years of experience in Security Operations/Incident Management.
• Strong skills in correlating events and analyzing logs.
• Good knowledge of SOC frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK.
• Strong technical leadership skills in guiding other team members for optimal outcome.
• Strong ability to operate, decide & evolve in ambiguous situations.
• Strong interpersonal skills, good team player, excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong skills in correlating events, log analysis, networking basics & and cybersecurity fundamentals.
• Good knowledge of SOC frameworks - MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, cyber kill chain
• Good understanding of multiple security tools like EDR, Email security, IPS/IDS, Firewall & SIEM
• Hands-on experience in one or more Security tools like McAfee EDR, FireEye, CrowdStrike EDR, Cortex XDR & Microsoft XDR
• Exposure to Cloud Security technologies is desirable
• Exposure in implementing, securing AI technologies is desirable
• Demonstrated good customer service, curiosity to learn & adapt
• GIAC / CySA+ or equivalent certified professional is preferred
• Open to learning new security concepts

Responsibilities

• Investigate EDR, Entra, Email & SIEM alerts for threats.
• Provide security advisory and develop use cases.
• Collaborate with Corporate IT teams to strengthen security.
• Provide security advisory, develop use cases, support in deployment/integration, and fine-tuning of security platforms with other IT teams
• Collaborate with Corporate IT teams to strengthen InMobi's security posture & reduce attack surface
• Utilize open-source threat intelligence to evaluate threats and analyze their impact in InMobi Environment, and deploy necessary detection/remediation procedures
• Collaborate with other Tech and Non-tech teams to achieve the cybersecurity objectives of InMobi
• Coordinate with stakeholders to understand the infrastructure, products, and business processes to ensure adequate security controls for the organization
• Provide management with deep insight into threats, new threat detection methods and technically lead other team members to resolve complex security problems

Skills

Leadership skills

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Log analysis

Networking basics

Interpersonal skills

Communication

MITRE ATT&CK

NIST

Security Tools

Cloud Security

Education

GIAC / CySA+ or equivalent certification

Cybersecurity Certification

Tools

McAfee EDR

CrowdStrike EDR

Microsoft XDR

Firewall

FireEye

Job description

Lead Information Security Analyst -Security Operations/Incident Management

InMobi Advertising is a global technology leader helping marketers win the moments that matter. Our advertising platform reaches over 2 billion people across 150+ countries and turns real-time context into business outcomes, delivering results grounded in privacy-first principles. Trusted by 30,000+ brands and leading publishers, InMobi is where intelligence, creativity, and accountability converge. By combining lock screens, apps, TVs, and the open web with AI and machine learning, we deliver receptive attention, precise personalization, and measurable impact.

Through Glance AI, we are shaping AI Commerce, reimagining the future of e-commerce with inspiration-led discovery and shopping. Designed to seamlessly integrate into everyday consumer technology, Glance AI transforms every screen into a gateway for instant, personal, and joyful discovery. Spanning diverse categories such as fashion, beauty, travel, accessories, home décor, pets, and beyond, Glance AI delivers deeply personalized shopping experiences. With rich first-party data and unparalleled consumer access, it harnesses InMobi’s global scale, insights, and targeting capabilities to create high impact, performance driven shopping journeys for brands worldwide.

Recognized as a Great Place to Work, and by MIT Technology Review, Fast Company’s Top 10 Innovators, and more, InMobi is a workplace where bold ideas create global impact. Backed by investors including SoftBank, Kleiner Perkins, and Sherpalo Ventures, InMobi has offices across San Mateo, New York, London, Singapore, Tokyo, Seoul, Jakarta, Bengaluru and beyond.

At InMobi Advertising, you’ll have the opportunity to shape how billions of users connect with content, commerce, and brands worldwide. To learn more, visit www.inmobi.com

About the job

What does the team do?

This opportunity is part of the evolving cybersecurity group, laser-focused on setting industry benchmarks in managing and guarding against digital risks in a "Cloud Native - DevOps Only" environment. It is a lean, mean, special action group where every cyber sentinel gets the chance to work across domains, has the independence to challenge the status quo, and evolves cyber practices to the next level of maturity. Our core competencies revolve around "Product & Platform Security," "Cloud Native Risk Management," and "Detection & Response."

What will you be doing?

• Alert triage - Investigate EDR, Entra, Email & SIEM alerts to identify threats & anomalies
• Perform detailed technical investigation on security incidents, root cause analysis, recommend and mitigate the cyber incident as per the security framework
• Create Incident Response process/runbooks/SOPs, ensure continuous documentation and reporting
• Provide security advisory, develop use cases, support in deployment/integration, and fine-tuning of security platforms with other IT teams
• Collaborate with Corporate IT teams to strengthen InMobi's security posture & reduce attack surface
• Utilize open-source threat intelligence to evaluate threats and analyze their impact in InMobi Environment, and deploy necessary detection/remediation procedures
• Collaborate with other Tech and Non-tech teams to achieve the cybersecurity objectives of InMobi
• Coordinate with stakeholders to understand the infrastructure, products, and business processes to ensure adequate security controls for the organization
• Provide management with deep insight into threats, new threat detection methods and technically lead other team members to resolve complex security problems

What is expected of you?

• Minimum 9 years of experience in Security Operations/Incident Management is required
• Self-motivated, Self-governing individual with a penchant for Cybersecurity and a sharp eye for details
• Strong leadership skills in owning a technical lead on security issues at the Org and driving it towards closure
• Strong technical leadership skills in guiding other team members for optimal outcome
• Strong ability to operate, decide & evolve in ambiguous situations
• Strong interpersonal skills, good team player, excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong skills in correlating events, log analysis, networking basics & and cybersecurity fundamentals
• Good knowledge of SOC frameworks - MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, cyber kill chain
• Good understanding of multiple security tools like EDR, Email security, IPS/IDS, Firewall & SIEM
• Hands-on experience in one or more Security tools like McAfee EDR, FireEye, CrowdStrike EDR, Cortex XDR & Microsoft XDR
• Exposure to Cloud Security technologies is desirable
• Exposure in implementing, securing AI technologies is desirable
• Demonstrated good customer service, curiosity to learn & adapt
• GIAC / CySA+ or equivalent certified professional is preferred
• Open to learning new security concepts

The InMobi Culture

At InMobi, culture isn’t a buzzword; it's an ethos woven by every InMobian, reflecting our diverse backgrounds and experiences.

We thrive on challenges and seize every opportunity for growth. Our core values — thinking big, being passionate, showing accountability, and taking ownership with freedom — guide us in every decision we make.

We believe in nurturing and investing in your development through continuous learning and career progression with our InMobi Live Your Potential program.

InMobi is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and in the workplace.