About Position: We are looking for a Security Analyst to support cybersecurity operations by monitoring, detecting, analyzing, and responding to security events across infrastructure, cloud, and product environments. As part of the Security Operations (Blue Team), you will play a key role in security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, and continuous improvement of detection and response capabilities while collaborating with IT, Cloud, and Product Engineering teams.

- Role: Security Analyst
- Location: Bengaluru
- Experience: 5 to 8 Years
- Job Type: Full-Time Employment What You'll Do:
- Monitor and analyze security events from SIEM, EDR/XDR, and cloud security platforms
- Investigate security alerts and identify potential threats, suspicious activities, and security incidents.
- Perform initial triage, classification, and escalation of security events
- Support incident response activities including detection, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident analysis.
- Execute incident response procedures and security playbooks.
- Document incidents, findings, actions taken, and remediation activities.
- Support vulnerability scanning activities across infrastructure, endpoints, and cloud environments.
- Track remediation activities and validate vulnerability fixes.
- Contribute to vulnerability reporting and risk assessment activities.
- Operate, maintain, and support security tools including SIEM, EDR/XDR, vulnerability scanners, and monitoring platforms.
- Perform log analysis, alert validation, and data quality checks.
- Assist in detection rule tuning and enhancement under guidance from senior team members.
- Maintain accurate security documentation, operational procedures, and security playbooks.
- Collaborate with Senior Security Analysts, IT teams, Cloud teams,



and Product teams to resolve security issues.
- Participate in security reviews, investigations, threat monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Stay informed about emerging threats, vulnerabilities, attack techniques, and cybersecurity best practices.

Expertise

You'll Bring

- 2 to 4+ years of experience in Cybersecurity, Security Operations, or IT Security.
- Hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR, XDR, or security monitoring tools.
- Positive understanding of Security Operations Center (SOC) processes and security monitoring practices.
- Knowledge of incident response processes, workflows, and security event lifecycle management.
- Experience with vulnerability scanning tools such as Nessus, Qualys, Rapid7, or similar platforms.
- Understanding of networking fundamentals, TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, VPNs, and security controls.
- Knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems from a security perspective.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms and cloud security concepts.
- Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to analyze logs, identify anomalies, and assess potential security threats.
- Good documentation, reporting, and communication skills.
- Understanding of threat detection, malware analysis concepts, and common attack vectors.
- Familiarity with security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS Controls.




- Exposure to cloud security services within AWS and Azure environments.
- Basic scripting skills using Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
- Understanding of common cyberattack techniques, threat actors, and vulnerability exploitation methods.
- Entrylevel security certifications such as Security+, CEH, or equivalent are preferred.
- Strong teamwork, collaboration, and continuous learning mindset.

Benefits

- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
- Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
- Annual health check-ups
- Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment: Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.
- We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
- Our office is accessibilityfriendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
- If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment Let's unleash your full potential at Persistent - persistent.com/careers Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.

📌 Security Analyst (Bengaluru)
🏢 Persistent Systems
📍 Bengaluru