Principal IS Analyst-IT Security

Franklin Templeton; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Educational assistance

Medical insurance

ESOP

Paternity leave

Onsite fitness center

Job summary

Franklin Templeton's Hyderabad SOC role seeks a senior security professional to lead complex incident investigations, drive response activities, and analyse threats across endpoints, networks, and cloud. You will enhance SIEM/SOAR/EDR capabilities and mentor junior staff in a fast-paced security operations environment.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years in security operations, strong incident management skills, and a deep understanding of MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, and CIS frameworks.

Qualifications

• Degree in Cybersecurity or related field; 8–10 years in Security Operations.
• Experience in incident response, threat hunting, detection engineering, and security monitoring.
• Advanced experience with SIEM, SOAR, and EDR/XDR platforms.
• Strong knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, and CIS frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex security incident investigations and response activities.
• Guide incident management throughout the response lifecycle.
• Analyse threats across endpoints, networks, cloud, identity, email, and applications.
• Identify threat scope, business impact, and root causes.
• Conduct proactive threat hunting using intelligence and behavioural analytics.
• Mentor analysts and promote operational excellence.
• Maintain accurate investigation records and stakeholder communications.

Skills

Security operations

Incident response

Threat hunting

MITRE ATT&CK

Networking security

Cloud security

Leadership

Detection engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

SIEM

SOAR

EDR/XDR

Job description

At Franklin Templeton, we believe success is built through powerful partnerships. As a forward‑thinking asset manager, we build dynamic relationships with clients, understand their goals, and navigate complex markets together. We leverage cutting‑edge strategies and deep insights to unlock opportunities for long‑term wealth creation. Our talented, global teams bring expertise that is both broad and unique.

From our welcoming, inclusive, and supportive culture to our globally diverse business, we offer opportunities not only to help you reach your potential, but also to contribute to our clients’ success.

About The Department

The Security Operations Centre (SOC) protects and strengthens the organization’s cybersecurity posture through continuous monitoring, threat detection, incident response, and security improvement initiatives. The team works closely with Security Engineering, Infrastructure, Cloud, Identity, Application, and other technology groups to identify risks, respond to threats, and enhance cyber resilience. By combining threat intelligence, advanced security tools, operational expertise, and collaboration, the department continuously improves detection capabilities, response effectiveness, and overall security maturity.

How You Will Add Value

• You will lead complex security incident investigations and response activities.
• You will guide incident management throughout the response lifecycle.
• You will analyse threats across endpoints, networks, cloud, identity, email, and applications.
• You will identify threat scope, business impact, and root causes.
• You will conduct proactive threat hunting using intelligence and behavioural analytics.
• You will enhance detection strategies, monitoring use cases, and alert quality.
• You will improve Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and detection controls.
• You will identify operational gaps and drive security improvements.
• You will perform root cause analysis and document investigation outcomes.
• You will develop playbooks, procedures, and investigation standards.
• You will collaborate with technology teams to strengthen cyber resilience.
• You will evaluate emerging threats and improve detection capabilities.
• You will mentor analysts and promote operational excellence.
• You will maintain accurate investigation records and stakeholder communications.
• You will support automation and continuous process improvement.

What Will Help You Be Successful in This Role

Experience, Education & Certifications

• Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• 8-10 years of hands‑on experience in Security Operations or related cybersecurity functions.
• Experience in incident response, threat hunting, detection engineering, and security monitoring.
• Advanced experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR), and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)/Extended Detection and Response (XDR) platforms.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of security operations and incident response practices.
• Expertise in networking, operating systems, identity, endpoint, and cloud security.
• Experience designing detection rules, correlation logic, and monitoring capabilities.
• Strong understanding of MITRE ATT&CK and threat intelligence methodologies.
• Familiarity with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and Centre for Internet Security (CIS) frameworks.
• Experience with security analytics and automation technologies.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and investigative mindset.
• Proven technical leadership capabilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to mentor and develop team members.
• Ability to manage complex investigations and competing priorities.

Work Shift Timings - 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM IST

At Franklin Templeton, we believe your benefits should support your life, your goals, and your future. That’s why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally.

Highlights Of Our Benefits Include

• Professional development growth opportunities through in‑house classes and over 150 Web‑based training courses
• An educational assistance program to financially help employees seeking continuing education
• Medical, Life and Personal Accident Insurance benefit for employees. Medical insurance also cover employee’s dependents (spouses, children and dependent parents)
• Life insurance for protection of employees’ families
• Personal accident insurance for protection of employees and their families
• Personal loan assistance
• Employee Stock Investment Plan (ESIP)
• 12 weeks Paternity leave
• Onsite fitness center, recreation center, and cafeteria
• Transport facility
• Child day care facility for women employees
• Cricket grounds and gymnasium
• Library
• Health Center with doctor availability
• HDFC ATM on the campus

Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.