Senior Cyber Defense Analyst

IDFC FIRST Bank; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

IDFC FIRST Bank in Chennai is seeking a Senior Cyber Defense Analyst to protect digital assets by monitoring, analyzing, and responding to threats. You will lead a team of analysts and collaborate with various departments to ensure security across systems and data.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of cybersecurity experience, deep threat intelligence knowledge, and hands-on incident handling capabilities.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity.
• Experience leading a security operations team is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of threat intelligence and incident handling.

Responsibilities

• Threat Monitoring and Analysis: monitor network traffic and security events; analyze alerts and investigate incidents; develop threat intel sources.
• Incident Response and Mitigation: lead response efforts, coordinate remediation, document procedures.
• Vulnerability Management: conduct assessments and tests; prioritize remediation; work with admins to patch.
• Security Operations Leadership: mentor juniors; promote security awareness; participate in tabletop exercises.
• Continuous Improvement: stay updated on trends; recommend tool/process enhancements; conduct post-incident reviews.
• Secondary Responsibilities: monitor global trends and encourage collaborative learning.

Skills

Threat monitoring

Incident response

Vulnerability assessment

Leadership

Education

Graduation: Any

Post-graduation: Any

Job description

Job Requirements

Role/ Job Title: Senior Cyber Defense Analyst

Function/ Department: Information Security Group

Job Purpose: Senior Cyber Defense Analyst will be responsible for protecting our organization's digital assets by proactively monitoring, analyzing, and responding to cyber threats. You will lead a team of analysts and collaborate with various departments to ensure the security of our systems and data. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, advanced analytical skills, and the ability to stay ahead of emerging threats. systems. It includes simulating attacks to identify vulnerabilities, testing new software to help protect the company’s data, and helping users adhere to new regulations and processes to ensure the network stays safe.

Roles & Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities:

Threat Monitoring and Analysis

• Monitor network traffic and security events using advanced threat detection tools.
• Analyze security alerts and investigate potential incidents to determine their severity and impact.
• Develop and maintain threat intelligence sources to stay informed about the latest cyber threats and attack techniques.

Incident Response and Mitigation

• Lead incident response efforts during cybersecurity incidents, including containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to remediate security vulnerabilities and implement necessary safeguards.
• Document incident response procedures and lessons learned to improve the organization's overall security posture.

Vulnerability Management

• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration tests to identify weaknesses in our systems and infrastructure.
• Prioritize and remediate vulnerabilities based on risk assessment and business impact.
• Work closely with system administrators and developers to implement security patches and configuration changes.

Security Operations Leadership

• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior analysts, guiding them in their day-to-day activities and career development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security awareness and promote a culture of cybersecurity within the organization.
• Participate in security incident tabletop exercises and contribute to the refinement of incident response plans.

Continuous Improvement

• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging threats, and best practices in cybersecurity.
• Recommend and implement enhancements to security monitoring tools, processes, and procedures.
• Conduct post-incident reviews and root cause analysis to identify areas for improvement and prevent future incidents.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Keep abreast with global market trends and competitor strategies in key markets
• Create an environment that promotes collaborative learning and collective ownership of responsibilities.

Education Qualification

Graduation: Any

Post‑graduation: Any

Experience

5 to 10 years of relevant experience.