Programmer (Dev) – SOC Analyst

Persistent Systems; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group term life insurance

Mediclaim hospitalization

Flexible work hours

Long Service awards

Company-sponsored higher education and

employee engagement initiatives

Job summary

Persistent is seeking a skilled Programmer (Dev) to contribute to SOC Analyst with 2 to 5 years of experience in Cloud Security, SOC operations, and SIEM platforms. The role focuses on monitoring, detecting, investigating, and responding to security threats across enterprise cloud and on‑prem environments.

You will monitor events, investigate breaches, perform incident triage, and collaborate with security teams to improve security posture.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in Security Operations, SOC Monitoring, or Cyber Security roles.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms and cloud security principles.
• Familiarity with incident response, threat detection, and log analysis.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security events, alerts, and incidents using SIEM platforms.
• Investigate suspicious activities and potential cyber threats across cloud and on‑prem environments.
• Perform incident triage, root-cause analysis, and support response activities.
• Monitor cloud security controls, identify misconfigurations and gaps.
• Collaborate with security architects and DevOps to improve security posture.
• Analyze logs from network, application, infrastructure, and cloud environments.
• Develop security use cases, alerts, dashboards, and monitoring rules.
• Support vulnerability management and remediation initiatives.
• Document incidents and remediation recommendations.
• Participate in security audits, governance activities, and adherence to standards.

Skills

SOC Monitoring

SIEM

Incident Response

Cloud Security

Log Analysis

Threat Detection

Agile Teams

Communication

Documentation

Tools

SIEM Platforms

Cloud Platforms

Threat Hunting Tools

Vulnerability Scanning

Job description

We are looking for a skilled Programmer (Dev) to contribute to SOC Analyst with 2 to 5 years of experience in Cloud Security, Security Operations Center (SOC) operations, and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms. The ideal candidate will be responsible for monitoring, detecting, investigating, and responding to security threats across enterprise cloud and on-premise environments.

• Location: Pune
• Experience: 2 to 5 Years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Monitor and analyze security events, alerts, and incidents using SIEM platforms.
• Investigate suspicious activities, security breaches, and potential cyber threats across cloud and enterprise environments.
• Perform incident triage, root cause analysis, and support incident response activities.
• Monitor cloud security controls and identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and compliance gaps.
• Collaborate with security architects, DevOps teams, and application teams to improve security posture.
• Analyze logs from network, application, infrastructure, and cloud environments.
• Support threat hunting activities and proactively identify potential security risks.
• Develop and maintain security use cases, alerts, dashboards, and monitoring rules.
• Perform security reviews, assessments, and validation of security controls.
• Support vulnerability management and remediation initiatives.
• Document security incidents, investigation findings, and remediation recommendations.
• Assist in implementing security best practices across cloud and application environments.
• Participate in security audits, compliance reviews, and governance activities.
• Contribute to automation, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement initiatives within the SOC team.
• Stay updated on emerging cyber threats, attack techniques, and security technologies.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• 2 to 5 years of experience in Security Operations, SOC Monitoring, or Cyber Security roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms.
• Knowledge of cloud security principles across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud environments.
• Experience analyzing security events, logs, alerts, and incident investigations.
• Understanding of security concepts including network security, identity management, endpoint security, and application security.
• Experience with threat detection, incident response, and security operations processes.
• Familiarity with security monitoring tools and vulnerability management solutions.
• Understanding of security frameworks, policies, standards, and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of cyber attack techniques, threat vectors, and mitigation strategies.
• Experience with log analysis, event correlation, and security alert triage.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working within Agile and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong documentation, stakeholder collaboration, and reporting abilities.
• Ability to work independently while effectively handling multiple priorities
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

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