SOC Analyst

Persistent Systems Limited; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Hybrid work model

Long Service awards

Education sponsorship

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

Persistent Systems Limited in Hyderabad, India, is seeking a Systems Operations Engineer to support Application Security and Production Support initiatives within a dynamic enterprise environment.

The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in Cyber Security Operations, Security Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, and Incident Response to ensure stability, availability, and security of critical business applications.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in systems operations, application security, or SOC roles.
• Hands-on with SIEM, threat monitoring, and incident response.
• Experience supporting production environments and cloud security.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and support enterprise application and production environments.
• Perform security event monitoring, incident investigation, threat analysis and response activities.
• Manage and track application, infrastructure, and platform vulnerabilities.
• Analyze security logs, alerts and events using monitoring and SIEM tools.
• Support day-to-day SOC activities and incident response.
• Collaborate with Development, Infrastructure, Security, and Operations teams to resolve security issues.
• Maintain security documentation and audit artifacts.
• Participate in incident response, threat hunting, and continuous monitoring.

Skills

SOC Operations

Incident Response

Threat Monitoring

Vulnerability Management

Security Analytics

Log Analysis

Security Monitoring

Tools

Splunk

WAF

F5 Load Balancers

SIEM Platforms

Job description

We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what’s next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

We are seeking a Systems Operations Engineer to support Application Security and Production Support initiatives within a dynamic enterprise environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Cyber Security Operations, Security Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, and Incident Response, ensuring the stability, availability, and security of critical business applications and infrastructure.

• Role: SOC Analyst
• Experience 5 to 8 years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Monitor and support enterprise application and production environments.
• Perform security event monitoring, incident investigation, threat analysis, and response activities.
• Manage and track application, infrastructure, and platform vulnerabilities.
• Analyze security logs, alerts, and events using monitoring and SIEM tools.
• Support day-to-day Security Operations Center (SOC) activities.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, remediation tracking, and risk mitigation activities.
• Collaborate with Development, Infrastructure, Security, and Operations teams to identify and resolve security issues.
• Support application security reviews and compliance initiatives.
• Investigate security incidents and perform root cause analysis.
• Monitor application performance, availability, and security posture.
• Recommend and implement security improvements and operational best practices.
• Maintain security documentation, operational procedures, and audit artifacts.
• Participate in incident response, threat hunting, and continuous monitoring activities.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• 5 to 8 years of experience in Systems Operations, Application Security, Cyber Security, or SOC Operations roles.
• Strong expertise in Application Security principles and secure application operations.
• Hands-on experience working in Security Operations Center (SOC) environments.
• Strong knowledge of Cyber Security concepts, controls, and best practices.
• Experience with Threat Monitoring, Security Incident Detection, and Response.
• Proven experience managing Vulnerability Management programs.
• Strong understanding of application and infrastructure security risks.
• Experience supporting enterprise production environments and business-critical applications.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM and monitoring platforms.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and investigative capabilities.
• Experience with security event management, log analysis, and alert triage.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Hands-on experience with Splunk Monitoring and log analytics.
• Knowledge of Security Analytics and threat intelligence practices.
• Experience working with Web Application Firewalls (WAF).
• Familiarity with F5 Load Balancers and traffic management solutions.
• Strong understanding of Network Security concepts and controls.
• Knowledge of OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies.
• Experience supporting cloud-based security environments.
• Familiarity with compliance, governance, and risk management frameworks
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

“Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.”