Security Managed Services Analyst

Accenture; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture in Chennai seeks a SOC Analyst to join a 24x7 security operations team. You will monitor logs, analyze alerts from diverse devices, and respond to client requests around detection capabilities and tuning.

You will research threats, advise on improvements to detection, and continuously learn about vulnerabilities and countermeasures. The role includes EDR activities tailored to client needs and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in an SOC with customer-facing responsibilities.
• Strong fundamentals in cybersecurity and network defense concepts.
• Hands-on experience in SIEM, SOAR and threat hunting tools.
• Desirable knowledge in scripting and EDR products.
• Certifications such as GCIA, GCFA or CISSP are a plus.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of analysis team that works 24x7 on a rotational shift.
• Perform security monitoring by analyzing logs, traffic and alerts from various devices.
• Respond promptly to customer requests around detection capabilities and tuning.
• Research threats and provide recommendations to enhance detection capabilities.
• Pursue continuous learning on vulnerabilities, attacks and countermeasures.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Conduct EDR-related response activities per client requirements.

Skills

SOC operations

Threat hunting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Continuous learning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

SIEM

SOAR

EDR

Scripting

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Work as part of analysis team that works 24x7 on a rotational shift
• Perform security monitoring by analyzing logs, traffic and alerts generated by variety of device technologies
• Timely response to customer requests like detection capabilities, tuning, etc.
• Research new threats and provide recommendations to enhance detection capabilities
• Strong desire for continuous learning on vulnerabilities, attacks and countermeasures
• Identify opportunities for process improvement
• Response activities on EDR based on client requirements

Technical Experience

• Experience in an SOC operations with customer-facing responsibilities
• Deep understanding on cyber security fundamentals, security devices, network defense concepts and threat landscape
• Hands-on experience in SIEM, SOAR and threat hunting tools
• Desirable knowledge in any scripting language and EDR products
• Preferable - GCIA, GCFA, CISSP

Professional Attributes

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate clearly at all levels, demonstrating strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Adaptability to accept change

Educational Qualification

• Minimum a bachelor's or a master's degree in addition to regular 15- year full time education

Additional Information

• NIL

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