Security Analyst

Crescendo Global Leadership Hiring India; Gurugram District; Hybrid; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Crescendo Global is seeking a cyber security professional to monitor and respond to security incidents from Gurgaon. The role requires strong threat analysis, vulnerability management, and cross-team collaboration to ensure timely remediation and audit readiness.

Qualifications include 3–7 years in cyber security, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and experience with SIEM tools like Sentinel. The candidate should adeptly prioritize risks and maintain comprehensive security documentation.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of minimum experience in cyber security.
• Bachelor’s degree in information security, computer science, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security dashboards, SIEM systems (Sentinel), and logs for potential threats or breaches.
• Investigate suspicious activity and coordinate incident response.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of threat intelligence and vulnerability disclosures.
• Analyse scan results, prioritize vulnerabilities based on risk, and document remediation plans.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation efforts to meet SLA timelines.
• Track vulnerability remediation progress and provide regular reports.
• Monitor for unusual user behaviour and potential insider threats.
• Prepare security reports and documentation for audits.

Skills

Cyber security

Incident response

Vulnerability assessment

Reporting & dashboarding

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Team collaboration

OS & Networking

Fintech compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SIEM Sentinel

Job description

Location - Gurgaon

• Monitor security dashboards, SIEM systems (Sentinel), and logs for potential threats or breaches.
• Investigate suspicious activity and coordinate incident response.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of threat intelligence and vulnerability disclosures.
• Analyse scan results, prioritize vulnerabilities based on risk, and document remediation plans.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation efforts to meet SLA timelines.
• Track vulnerability remediation progress and provide regular reports.
• Monitor for unusual user behaviour and potential insider threats
• Maintain documentation for audits and compliance standards (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2) preferred.
• Generate regular reports on security status, vulnerabilities, and patch compliance.
• Conduct impact analyses, assess change readiness, and identify key stakeholders.
• Define and measure success metrics and monitor change progress.
• Investigate and co-ordinate with IR team for security incidents, escalations, and threats
• Conduct root cause analysis and coordinate remediation efforts
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure secure system configurations.
• Prepare security reports and documentation for audits.

Requirements:

• 3-7 years of minimum experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Cyber Security.
• Candidate having 4+ YOE requires good reporting and dashboarding skills
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond quickly to incidents.
• Attention to detail and adherence to process.
• Strong communication skills for coordination across teams.
• Collaborative mindset with willingness to learn and support team members.
• Capable of investigating and helping resolve technical security issues.
• Familiarity with operating systems, networks, and cybersecurity tools.
• Basic understanding of fin-tech compliance standards e.g., ISO27001, SOC2.
• Commitment to developing skills and staying current with security trends.

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in information security, Computer Science, or related field.
• Strong understanding of Windows/Linux server security, network security, and endpoint protection.
• CompTIA Security+, CEH