Technical Consultant-Threat Detection Response & Intelligence

IBM; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Consulting in Bengaluru seeks a Technical Consultant focused on Threat Detection, Response & Intelligence to safeguard client digital ecosystems using SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and XDR tools and industry frameworks.

You will investigate security incidents, manage incident reports, and provide actionable recommendations to strengthen security postures across Windows, macOS, and Linux environments; a Master's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required or preferred in a relevant field.
• Experience with SIEM/SOAR/EDR/XDR platforms to monitor and respond to incidents.
• Proficient in applying MITRE ATT&CK and Cyber Kill Chain frameworks.
• Experience interpreting logs across Windows, macOS, Linux.
• Knowledge of vulnerability management and threat intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Investigate security incidents using SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and XDR platforms.
• Prioritize and manage incident reports with actionable remediation steps.
• Analyze network and endpoint events to identify threats across multiple OS.
• Engage in vulnerability management and cyber threat intelligence activities.
• Provide recommendations to strengthen clients' security posture.

Skills

MITRE ATT&CK

Cyber Kill Chain

Network analysis

Endpoint analysis

Vulnerability management

Security incident response

Education

Master's degree

Tools

SIEM

SOAR

EDR

XDR

Job description

Introduction A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You'll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you'll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.

Your Role And Responsibilities

As a Technical Consultant: Threat Detection Response & Intelligence, you play a vital role in safeguarding an organization's digital infrastructure by identifying, analyzing, and mitigating cyber threats. This position involves using a variety of cybersecurity tools to monitor, prioritize, investigate, and respond to security incidents.

Your Primary Responsibilities Will Include

• Conduct Event Investigations: Investigate security incidents using SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and XDR platforms to identify and analyze potential threats. Apply industry frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK and the Cyber Kill Chain to understand and counter adversary tactics effectively.
• Manage Incident Reports: Prioritize and manage incident reports, providing actionable recommendations and responses to strengthen the client's security posture.
• Analyze Network and Endpoint Events: Interpret security tools and logs from Windows, MAC, and Linux systems to identify potential security threats.
• Engage in Vulnerability Management: Participate in vulnerability management and cyber threat intelligence activities to identify and anticipate potential threats.
• Provide Actionable Recommendations: Deliver recommendations and responses to clients to enhance their security posture and mitigate potential threats.

Preferred Education

Master's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Exposure to Cybersecurity Tools: Experience with a variety of cybersecurity tools, including SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and XDR platforms, to monitor, prioritize, investigate, and respond to security incidents.
• Industry Frameworks Application: Experience with industry frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK and the Cyber Kill Chain to understand and counter adversary tactics effectively.
• Network and Endpoint Analysis: Experience with interpreting security tools and logs from Windows, MAC, and Linux systems to identify potential security threats.
• Vulnerability Management: Experience with vulnerability management and cyber threat intelligence activities to identify and anticipate potential threats.
• Security Incident Response: Experience with conducting event investigations, managing incident reports, and providing actionable recommendations and responses to strengthen security posture.

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Deep Understanding of Network Fundamentals: Experience with network protocols, devices, and architectures is beneficial for identifying potential security threats and analyzing network events.
• Familiarity with Cloud Security: Exposure to cloud security platforms and technologies can enhance the ability to monitor, prioritize, investigate, and respond to security incidents in cloud-based environments.
• Knowledge of Scripting Languages: Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash can aid in automating tasks, analyzing data, and creating custom tools for threat detection and response.