Sr. Information Security Analyst (SOC/SIEM (Splunk, CrowdStrike, Scripting)

Vertafore Career Center; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertafore in Hyderabad, India, is seeking a Senior Information Security Analyst to lead security operations, monitor alerts, drive incident response, and contribute to automation and tooling improvements. You will work across teams to protect systems and data, and help harden environments against evolving threats.

You will mentor junior analysts, support vulnerability management and compliance activities, and assist in secure CI/CD integration, threat modeling, and incident investigations to

Qualifications

• Security operations and incident response experience.
• Ability to develop basic automation with Python/PowerShell.
• Familiarity with SIEM, EDR, and vulnerability scanners.
• Knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and secure coding practices.
• Cloud security concepts, preferably AWS.
• Experience with CI/CD security integration.
• Proficient in documenting investigations and remediation steps.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to security alerts from SIEM/EDR and vulnerability scanners.
• Lead incident response efforts and contribute to playbooks and automation.
• Support security engineers with technical requirements.
• Develop basic security automation scripts.
• Review automated scan results and provide remediation guidance.
• Support vulnerability management and reporting.
• Assist in compliance documentation and metrics.

Skills

Security operations

Incident response

Threat modeling

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Mentoring

Leadership

Independent work

Project coordination

Tools

Splunk

Check Point

Cisco ASA

Imperva WAF

Carbon Black

Forcepoint

Qualys

Git

GitLab

Jira

Confluence

ServiceNow

Job description

The insurance industry runs on Vertafore.We equip agencies, MGAs, and carriers with the core digital systems, specialized AI, and data-driven foundation to eliminate distribution drag across the insurance lifecycle, spanning sales, servicing, and back-office operations.

Underpinned by unmatched speed and performance power, we are the trusted backbone that’s taking the insurance industry from friction to flow with Distribution Velocity –speed, performance, and trust - to drive growth at scale.

With over 95% of the top agencies and insurers and 50% of industry compliance transactions running through Vertafore, we lead at the intersection of innovation and trust, giving insurance professionals the confidence to transform and win in theAIera.

Our reach is global, with headquarters in Denver, Colorado, and offices across the U.S., Canada, and India.

Description:

As a Senior Information Security Analyst, you will serve as a key contributor in security operations, combining core analyst responsibilities with light engineering tasks. You will Lead, monitor and respond to security events, support vulnerability and application security efforts, and contribute to automation and tool optimization initiatives. This role is ideal for professionals with strong analytical skills and a detailed understanding of scripting and security tooling.

Key Responsibilities:

Essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

Security Operations & Incident Response

• Monitor and analyze security alerts from SIEM, EDR, and vulnerability scanners.
• Assist in investigating medium to high-severity incidents with guidance.
• Contribute to incident response playbook updates and automation improvements.
• Correlate threat intelligence with internal events to assess impact.
• Support forensic analysis and evidence collection with MDR/MSSP partners.
• Support Security Engineers on any technical requirements.

Security Engineering & Automation:

• Develop basic scripts (e.g., Python, PowerShell) to automate repetitive security tasks.
• Support integration and tuning of security tools (SIEM, SOAR, EDR).
• Assist in building dashboards and reports for security metrics.

Application Security Support

• Review and validate automated scan results (e.g., Veracode).
• Identify false positives and provide remediation guidance.
• Support CI/CD pipeline security integration and issue resolution.

Vulnerability Management

• Conduct CVE research and impact analysis using CVSS scoring.
• Assist in prioritizing and tracking remediation efforts.
• Support development of vulnerability dashboards and reports.

Compliance & Documentation

• Support audit and compliance activities by maintaining documentation.
• Contribute to security procedures, knowledge base articles, and metrics reporting.

Team Collaboration & Mentorship

• Mentor junior team members on investigation and documentation practices.
• Participate in onboarding and knowledge sharing activities.
• Contribute to team process improvements and tool evaluations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Solid understanding of network security fundamentals (TCP/IP, SSL, PKI, RADIUS, DNS, routing/switching)
• Proficiency with multiple security tools such as Splunk, Check Point, Cisco ASA, Imperva WAF, Carbon Black, Forcepoint, Qualys
• Intermediate scripting capabilities in PowerShell, Python, or shell scripting with ability to develop basic automation
• Good knowledge of security vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and the OWASP Top 10
• Solid understanding of operating systems security for both Windows and Linux environments, and, working knowledge of cloud security concepts, preferably AWS
• Proficient in Git, GitLab, and commercial software scanning solutions
• Good knowledge of Agile planning processes and associated tools (Jira, Rally, Confluence)
• Familiarity with ServiceNow for case management and workflow development
• Solid knowledge of threat modeling methodologies
• Good understanding of the NVD, CVEs, and CVSS 3.0 scoring systems
• Knowledge of incident response practices and basic forensic analysis techniques
• Understanding of APIs and common security implementation methods
• Strong communication skills with ability to present security topics to technical and business audiences
• Developing leadership and mentoring capabilities
• Good analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently with moderate supervision
• Basic project coordination skills