IT Security Operations Analyst

About the Role

The IT Security Operations Analyst will support the CISO in day-to-day security operations, monitoring, and incident handling. This role is designed for early-career professionals eager to grow into enterprise-grade cybersecurity operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Security Monitoring & Incident Handling
• Monitor and analyse security alerts from SIEM, EDR/XDR, firewall, and cloud platforms.
• Assist in containment and remediation activities under CISO guidance.
• Maintain incident documentation, evidence, and audit trails.
• Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR/XDR)
• Ensure endpoint agents are deployed, updated, and functioning across all devices.
• Support threat hunting activities and behavioural analysis.
• Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
• Support implementation and monitoring of ZTNA policies.
• Assist in identity-centric access reviews and device posture validation.
• Work with IT teams to ensure Zero Trust principles are consistently enforced.
• SIEM Operations
• Support log onboarding from servers, endpoints, firewalls, and cloud services.
• Basic IT Operations Support
• Coordinate with IT teams for patching, endpoint hygiene, and configuration updates.
• Support troubleshooting of endpoint, network, and authentication issues.
• Governance, Compliance & Reporting
• Contribute to prepare weekly/monthly security reports for the CISO.
• Maintain SOPs, incident records, and compliance documentation.
• Support internal and external audits (ISO 27001, RBI/IRDAI guidelines, etc., as applicable).

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Foundational understanding of:
• EDR/XDR platforms (Sophos, CrowdStrike, Defender, Sentinel One, etc.)
• ZTNA concepts and identity-based access
• SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar, etc.)
• Firewalls, VPN, and basic network security
• Google Workspace and O365 security features

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• 0–3 years of experience in IT Security, SOC operations, or IT infrastructure.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
• High integrity and strong sense of responsibility.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn modern security technologies.
• Ability to work collaboratively with IT, DevOps, and business teams.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.

What This Role Offers

• Direct exposure to enterprise-level security operations under the CISO.
• Hands-on experience with modern security tools and frameworks.
• Fast-paced learning environment with opportunities for growth.