Security Analyst

Eventus Security; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity firm is seeking candidates for a position focused on security event monitoring and incident response. The role requires 1-3 years of experience and knowledge of SIEM tools like Splunk and QRadar, as well as familiarity with network security technologies. Candidates must be willing to work in shifts and should be located in Gujarat. Certifications such as CompTIA Security+ or CEH are preferred.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in cybersecurity.
• Strong knowledge of SIEM tools and network security.
• Willingness to work in shifts or on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, detect, and analyze security events using SIEM tools.
• Triage alerts and analyze suspicious activity.
• Conduct proactive threat hunting to identify vulnerabilities.
• Threat Detection and Response: ability to detect and respond to malware, phishing attacks, and other cyber threats.
• Threat Hunting: foundational knowledge in conducting proactive threat hunting to detect unknown threats or vulnerabilities.
• Vulnerability Management: basic understanding of identifying and reporting vulnerabilities within systems and networks.
• Security Best Practices: familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and best practices for incident detection and response.

Skills

SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar, ArcSight)

Incident response processes

Network security technologies

Threat detection and response

Threat hunting

Vulnerability management

Cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001)

Tools

SIEM tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

Job description

Overview

Experience Range: 1-3 years of experience

Job Location: Ahmedabad (Ahmedabad / Gujarat locals only)

Responsibilities

• SIEM Experience: Hands-on experience with SIEM tools like Splunk, QRadar, or ArcSight for monitoring, detecting, and analyzing security events.
• Incident Triage and Investigation: Basic understanding of incident response processes, including triaging alerts, analyzing suspicious activity, and escalating critical incidents.
• Network Security Knowledge: Familiarity with network security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and endpoint security solutions.
• Threat Detection and Response: Ability to detect and respond to malware, phishing attacks, and other cyber threats.
• Threat Hunting: Foundational knowledge in conducting proactive threat hunting to detect unknown threats or vulnerabilities.
• Vulnerability Management: Basic understanding of identifying and reporting vulnerabilities within systems and networks.
• Security Best Practices: Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and best practices for incident detection and response.

Shift Requirements

• Willingness to work in shifts or on-call rotation, as many SOCs operate 24/7.
• Strong desire to learn and grow in cybersecurity and SOC operations.

Certifications (Preferred)

• CompTIA Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified SOC Analyst (CSA), or CySA+.

Please note: Designation would be finalized based on interview. Looking for candidates residing in Gujarat only.