Technical Consultant-Threat Detection Response & Intelligence

IBM; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

International Business Machines Corporation in Bengaluru seeks a Technical Consultant for Threat Detection, Response & Intelligence to safeguard digital infrastructure by identifying, analyzing, and mitigating cyber threats. You will monitor security events, prioritize incidents, and coordinate responses using SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and XDR tools.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 5–10 years of experience and familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK and the Cyber Kill Chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience with SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and XDR platforms to monitor, prioritize, investigate, and respond to security incidents.
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK and the Cyber Kill Chain to understand and counter adversary tactics.
• Experience analyzing Windows, MAC, and Linux logs to identify security threats.
• 5–10 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Cybersecurity tools

MITRE ATT&CK

Cyber Kill Chain

Network analysis

Vulnerability mgmt

Incident response

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

SIEM

SOAR

EDR

XDR

Cloud security tools

Job description

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.

Required Education:

Bachelor's Degree

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.

Years of Experience: 5 - 10