Sr Analyst, Cyber Security Threat Management

185 Northern Operating Sols Pvt Ltd; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking a Senior Security Analyst to join a 24x7 Security Operations Center in Pune. You will monitor alerts from SIEM, EDR/XDR, and cloud tools, investigate incidents, and coordinate containment and remediation with global teams.

The role requires a strong incident-response background, knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, and experience with Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR. Collaboration and documentation are essential in a fast-paced, global environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of incident response processes, MITRE ATT&CK, networking, and common cyberattack techniques.
• Experience with SIEM, EDR/XDR, IDS/IPS, email security, identity security, and ServiceNow.
• Experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender XDR, KQL, threat intelligence, or security automation is preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, documentation, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to work independently within a shift-based, 24x7, or follow-the-sun operating model.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and investigate alerts from SIEM, EDR/XDR, email, identity, network, and cloud security tools.
• Analyze security events to determine incident scope, severity, and business impact.
• Coordinate containment, remediation, escalation, and incident tracking through closure.
• Conduct threat hunting and identify opportunities to improve detections, runbooks, and playbooks.
• Maintain accurate investigation records and provide effective handovers across global SOC teams.
• Support major incidents, post-incident reviews, and operational reporting.
• Provide technical guidance and investigation support to junior analysts.
• Collaborate with regional and global cybersecurity, infrastructure, identity, cloud, and technology teams.

Skills

SIEM

EDR/XDR

IDS/IPS

Microsoft Defender XDR

KQL

Threat intelligence

Security automation

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/CS/IT

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Microsoft Defender XDR

ServiceNow

KQL

Threat intel platforms

Job description

About Northern Trust

As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions. Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide. With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. As part of Northern Trust’s security operations center, a Senior Analyst will conduct security monitoring, security incident identification, incident prioritization, incident escalation and directed response support functions. Tier one analyst will play a crucial role in executing Northern Trust’s 24x7 security monitoring model, creating a resilient and unified team that improves NT’s ability to protect and defend its networks and information.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor and investigate alerts from SIEM, EDR/XDR, email, identity, network, and cloud security tools. Analyze security events to determine incident scope, severity, and business impact. Coordinate containment, remediation, escalation, and incident tracking through closure. Conduct threat hunting and identify opportunities to improve detections, runbooks, and playbooks. Maintain accurate investigation records and provide effective handovers across global SOC teams. Support major incidents, post-incident reviews, and operational reporting. Provide technical guidance and investigation support to junior analysts. Collaborate with regional and global cybersecurity, infrastructure, identity, cloud, and technology teams.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Practical knowledge of incident response processes, MITRE ATT&CK, networking, and common cyberattack techniques. Experience with SIEM, EDR/XDR, IDS/IPS, email security, identity security, and ServiceNow. Experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender XDR, KQL, threat intelligence, or security automation is preferred. Strong analytical, communication, documentation, and stakeholder-management skills. Ability to work independently within a shift-based, 24x7, or follow-the-sun operating model.

Working with Us

As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve. Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.

Reasonable Accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [e-mail], or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.

About Our Pune Office

The Northern Trust Pune office, established in 2016, is now home to over 3,000 employees. The office handles various functions, including Operations for Asset Servicing and Wealth Management, as well as delivering critical technology solutions that support business operations across the globe. Our Pune team takes our commitment to service to heart. In 2024, they volunteered more than 10,000+ hours into the communities where they live and work. Learn more. Looking for greater? You found it. A global financial leader with more than 22,000 employees in 23 locations worldwide, Northern Trust empowers our employees to achieve more than just business goals. Our focus on work-life balance, career mobility and unique opportunities are just a few of the reasons we’ve been named one of the world’s most admired companies.

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