Global Remote Cyber Defense Operations Lead

Naukri Mitra; United States; Remote; USD 81,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Remote Work

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Wellness Programs

Home Office Setup Stipend

Professional Development

Performance Bonuses

Job summary

Naukri Mitra is seeking a Remote Cybersecurity Operations Specialist to monitor networks, respond to incidents, and strengthen defenses from anywhere. You will refine detection rules, investigate alerts, and collaborate with global teams to maintain secure operations.

The role emphasizes proactive threat hunting, incident reporting, and continuous process improvements within a remote-first environment. Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field.
• 3+ years of cybersecurity operations or incident response experience.
• Familiarity with SIEM tools and endpoint protection platforms.
• Strong knowledge of network protocols, threat vectors, and attack lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Actively monitor networks and systems for unusual activity, anomalies, and threats.
• Analyze and respond to security incidents, escalating critical issues appropriately.
• Conduct deep-dive investigations into alerts and logs to uncover threats.
• Develop and refine detection rules to enhance visibility and reduce false positives.
• Collaborate with security teams to manage vulnerabilities and compliance.
• Improve incident response playbooks and threat intelligence usage.

Skills

Threat detection

Incident response

Analytical skills

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/Information Systems

Tools

Splunk

QRadar

CrowdStrike

SentinelOne

Job description

Naukri Mitra is seeking a Remote Cybersecurity Operations Specialist to monitor networks, respond to incidents, and strengthen defenses from anywhere. You will refine detection rules, investigate alerts, and collaborate with global teams to maintain secure operations.

The role emphasizes proactive threat hunting, incident reporting, and continuous process improvements within a remote-first environment. Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills are essential.