Senior Information Security Analyst

Omnissa; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Omnissa seeks a Senior Information Security Analyst to monitor and respond to events from logs, network data and threat feeds. You will drive the incident response lifecycle, coordinating containment, eradication and recovery while refining playbooks and procedures. The role emphasizes SIEM optimization, cloud security, Defender for Azure and AI-assisted analysis.

You will train junior analysts and push for automation to improve efficiency and threat readiness across the SOC.

Qualifications

• 6 to 12 years in security monitoring and incident response.
• Experience configuring and tuning SIEM; threat detection creation.
• Strong cloud security knowledge: AWS, Azure, Defender for Azure.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyse, and respond to security events from logs, network traffic and threat feeds.
• Manage the incident response process from detection through containment, eradication, recovery and post-incident activities.
• Administer and optimize security tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS, threat intel platforms) and integrate into security architecture.
• Leverage AI tools to accelerate alert detection and log/data analysis.
• Share knowledge with junior analysts; create training, playbooks, and docs.
• Continuously improve security processes and automate workflows to reduce risk.

Skills

Security monitoring

Incident response

SIEM tuning

Cloud security

Defender for Azure

Endpoint protection

DLP

IAM

SOAR

AI in security

Threat intel

Communication

Tools

CrowdStrike Falcon

SOAR (Swimlane Turbine)

SIEM

Job description

As a Senior Information Security Analyst the Threat Management organization at Omnissa is looking for a Senior Information Security Analyst who is passionate about redefining, reimagining, and contributing towards building a robust and resilient information security posture. Information security is about harnessing the power of security expertise built on a solid foundation of threat analysis, risk management, compliance, and incident response.

This role requires flexibility in work hours, including participation in an on-call rotation to ensure 24/7 coverage. Additionally, working outside regular business hours may be necessary to respond to emerging threats or incidents.

At Omnissa, we are committed to helping our people grow professionally. Our talented employees exemplify our shared values and continue to drive our company to new heights.

Job Role and Responsibility

• As a Senior Information Security Analyst, you will be a subject matter expert in monitoring, analysing, and responding to security event data from various sources, including logs, network traffic, and threat intelligence feeds.
• Manage the incident response process from initial detection through containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident activities. Develop and maintain incident reports and provide insights to stakeholders on incident causes, impacts, and lessons learned.
• Administer and optimize security tools, such as SIEM systems, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and threat intelligence platforms. Collaborate with other teams to ensure the effective integration of these tools into the overall security architecture
• Make use of AI tools to accelerate alert detection and triage as well as log and data analysis to drive the maturity of the SOC and meet evolving threats.
• Share knowledge and expertise with junior analysts and other stakeholders through training sessions, documentation, and informal guidance. Participate in the development of security procedures, playbooks, and other documentation to support the SOC team's mission.
• Continuously evaluate and improve the effectiveness of security processes and tools, identifying opportunities for automation and streamlining workflows to enhance efficiency and reduce risk.

Required Skills

• You should have a minimum of 6 to 12 years of work experience in Security Monitoring and Incident Response.
• Experience with SIEM systems, including configuration, tuning, optimization, and threat detection creation.
• Understanding of cloud security principles, including AWS and Azure security best practices and Microsoft Defender for Azure.
• At least a basic understanding of core AI security principles, methodologies, and risks to an organization from the defender perspective.
• Strong familiarity with endpoint detection and response tools, such as Crowdstrike Falcon.
• Experience with DLP solutions to identify and prevent sensitive data exfiltration.
• Knowledge of IAM principles and Microsoft Identity solutions to ensure secure authentication and authorization.
• Ability to manage the incident response process from initial detection through containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident activities.
• Experience with SOAR tools to streamline security workflows and automate tasks. (Swimlane Turbine experience is preferred)
• Any experience with using AI tools and platforms to perform tasks and accelerate and automate workflows.
• Ability to analyse complex data sets and identify potential security threats.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders and provide insightful analysis.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development in the field of cybersecurity.
• Knowledge of relevant compliance frameworks, such as HIPAA, SOC2, ISO, or PCI-DSS, to ensure security controls are aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Capacity to work effectively in a dynamic environment with multiple priorities and deadlines.