Job Requirements
Role/ Job Title: Senior Cyber Defense Analyst
Function/ Department: Information Security Group
Job Purpose:
Senior Cyber Defense Analyst will be responsible for protecting our organization's digital assets by proactively monitoring, analyzing, and responding to cyber threats. You will lead a team of analysts and collaborate with various departments to ensure the security of our systems and data. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, advanced analytical skills, and the ability to stay ahead of emerging threats. systems. It includes simulating attacks to identify vulnerabilities, testing current software to help protect the company’s data, and helping users adhere to new regulations and processes to ensure the network stays safe.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Primary Responsibilities:
Threat Monitoring and Analysis:
Monitor network traffic and security events using advanced threat detection tools.
Analyze security alerts and investigate potential incidents to determine their severity and impact.




Develop and maintain threat intelligence sources to stay informed about the latest cyber threats and attack techniques.
Incident Response and Mitigation:
Lead incident response efforts during cybersecurity incidents, including containment, eradication, and recovery.
Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to remediate security vulnerabilities and implement necessary safeguards.
Document incident response procedures and lessons learned to improve the organization's overall security posture.
Vulnerability Management:
Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration tests to identify weaknesses in our systems and infrastructure.
Prioritize and remediate vulnerabilities based on risk assessment and business impact.
Work closely with system administrators and developers to implement security patches and configuration changes.
Security Operations Leadership:
Provide leadership and mentorship to junior analys

📌 Senior Cyber Defense Analyst (Chennai)
🏢 IDFC FIRST Bank
📍 Chennai