IT Cyber Defense Analyst - P2 Location Remote Pune-Baroda India Department IT Cybersecurity Security Operations Centre SOC Reports To SOC Manager About the Role The SOC IT Cyber Defense Analyst is responsible for real-time security monitoring alert triage and initial investigation of security events across enterprise environments This role serves as the first line of defense ensuring timely detection analysis escalation and documentation of potential security incidents while maintaining operational excellence in a 24 7 SOC environment Key Responsibilities Security Monitoring Alert Triage Monitor security alerts from multiple platforms including SIEM EDR XDR SOAR IDS IPS Email Security and Cloud Security tools Perform initial triage and analysis of alerts to determine severity impact and validity Identify false positives benign events and potential security incidents Incident Handling Investigation Conduct Level 1 investigation of security incidents such as Phishing and Email-based threats Malware ransomware and suspicious file activity Endpoint network and account anomalies Unauthorized access attempts and policy violations Collect and analyze logs artifacts and indicators IPs URLs hashes domains Document findings clearly and accurately in incident tickets and SOC communication channels Escalation Coordination Escalate confirmed or high-risk incidents to L2 L3 analysts or Incident Response teams as per defined runbooks Follow standard operating procedures SOPs and escalation matrices Coordinate with IT Desktop Network Cloud and Application teams when required Communication Reporting Provide clear concise and timely updates during incident handling Participate in shift handovers ensuring continuity and proper knowledge transfer Maintain accurate incident timelines actions taken and next steps Compliance Process Adherence Adhere to SOC policies security standards and compliance requirements Ensure proper handling of sensitive information and evidence Follow approved WFH on-site operational standards including workstation and monitoring setup Continuous Improvement Actively participate in training tabletop exercises and knowledge-sharing sessions Stay updated on latest threats attack techniques and security trends Provide feedback to improve SOC processes detection rules and playbooks Required Skills Qualifications Technical Skills Basic understanding of Networking concepts TCP IP DNS HTTP S VPN Operating Systems Windows Linux fundamentals Cybersecurity concepts malware phishing brute force MITRE ATT CK Hands-on exposure or familiarity with SIEM tools e g Splunk Sentinel QRadar Elastic EDR XDR platforms Defender CrowdStrike SentinelOne etc Email security and phishing analysis Ability to analyze logs alerts and security events Soft Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Clear written and verbal communication skills Ability to work under pressure in a 24 7 operational environment High level of integrity accountability and attention to detail Willingness to work in rotational including night shifts Education Experience Bachelor s degree in computer science Information Security IT or related field Minimum 2 years of experience in SOC IT Security or related technical roles Preferred Certifications Good to Have CompTIA Security CEH Certified Ethical Hacker Microsoft SC-200 SC-900 Any SIEM or EDR vendor-specific certification Work Workplace Expectations 24 7 rotational shift model including nights weekends and holidays High-responsibility role requiring continuous monitoring and rapid response Must comply with SOC operational standards including approved workstation and monitoring setup Career Growth Opportunity to progress to SOC Analyst L2 L3 Incident Responder Threat Hunter or Detection Engineer roles based on performance and skill development

📌 It Cyber Defense Analyst (Pune)
🏢 Harris Computer
📍 Pune