Senior Analyst, Cyber Security Operations

LPL Financial LLC; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

LPL Financial LLC in Hyderabad seeks a Senior Analyst, Cyber Security Operations, to safeguard digital assets and infrastructure. You will analyze security events, lead incident response, and drive proactive threat hunting across SIEM, EDR, and cloud environments.

The role requires 5+ years in security operations, strong analytics, and mentoring ability. You’ll develop playbooks, participate in on-call rotations, and stay ahead of evolving threats in a finance-focused setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years in a dedicated cybersecurity operations role focusing on IR, monitoring or threat analysis.
• Familiar with standards such as NIST/ISO 27001 and FINRA/SEC/PCI DSS where applicable.
• Strong scripting skills (Python/PowerShell) for automation and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced analysis of security events from SIEM/EDR/IDS-IPS and firewalls.
• Lead incident response including containment, eradication, and post-incident reviews.
• Conduct proactive threat hunting to identify APTs and sophisticated techniques.
• Develop, implement, and maintain monitoring use cases and SOPs.
• Participate in vulnerability management, prioritization, and remediation tracking.
• Mentor junior analysts and generate management-ready incident reports.

Skills

SIEM

EDR

IDS/IPS

Firewalls

Incident response

Threat hunting

Vulnerability management

SOPs

Reporting

On-call readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Cybersecurity

Tools

Splunk

QRadar

Microsoft Sentinel

CrowdStrike

SentinelOne

Defender for Endpoint

Job description

Where Ambition Meets InnovationAt LPL’s Global Capability Center, you'll find a collaborative culture where your voice matters, integrity guides every decision, and technology fuels progress. Your skills, talents, and ideas will redefine what's possible. LPL's success reflects its exceptional employees, who together pursue one noble purpose: empowering financial advisors to deliver personalized advice for all who need it. We’re proud to be expanding and reaching new heights in Hyderabad.Join us as we create something extraordinary together.Job Overview:As a Senior Analyst, Cyber Security Operations, you will play a critical role in safeguarding LPL Financial Corp's digital assets and infrastructure. This position involves advanced threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and continuous improvement of security operations to protect against evolving cyber threats.Responsibilities:Perform advanced analysis of security events and alerts from various security tools (SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, etc.) to identify, investigate, and respond to potential security incidents.Lead incident response efforts, including containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident analysis, collaborating with internal teams and external partners as necessary.Conduct proactive threat hunting activities to identify advanced persistent threats (APTs) and sophisticated attack techniques targeting LPL Financial Corp.Develop, implement, and maintain security monitoring use cases, playbooks, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to enhance detection and response capabilities.Participate in vulnerability management activities, including scanning, analysis, prioritization, and tracking remediation efforts.Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and tools to improve the overall security posture and operational efficiency.Provide mentorship and guidance to junior analysts within the Cyber Security Operations team.Generate comprehensive reports on security incidents, trends, and operational metrics for management review.Stay abreast of the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices to inform security strategy and operations.Participate in on-call rotations to provide 24/7 security incident response coverage as required.What are we looking for?We want strong collaborators who can deliver a world-class client experience. We are looking for people who thrive in a fast-paced environment, are client-focused, team oriented, and are able to execute in a way that encourages creativity and continuous improvement.Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.5+ years of experience in a dedicated cybersecurity operations role, with a focus on incident response, security monitoring, or threat analysis.Understanding of security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., FINRA, SEC, PCI DSS).Expertise in security information and event management (SIEM) platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel) for alert correlation, log analysis, and dashboard creation. Proficiency with endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions (e.g., CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint). Understanding of network protocols, operating systems (Windows, Linux), cloud environments (AWS, Azure), and common attack vectors. Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation and data analysis.Relevant industry certifications such as GIAC GCIH, GCIA, GPEN, OSCP, CISSP, or equivalent are highly desirable. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Ability to lead and mentor less experienced team members.Preferences:Master’s degreeExperience within the financial or wealth management industryCore Competencies:Able to make quick decisions and resolve complex technical problemsAbility to manage through shift changes and effectively transition open and unresolved issues.Ability to adapt, learn new technologies, develop new processes, and improve procedures.Excellent documentation skills.Ability to write, read, interpret, and edit complex documents and correspondence with team members and stakeholders.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Ability to work peak, off-peak, weekend, and holiday shifts.Ability to communicate and respond to communication effectively with client, associates, and stakeholders.Ability to perform problem-solving, use logic and creative thought processes to resolve complex technical problems.LPL Global Business Services, LLP - PRIVACY POLICY