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 new software to help protect the company’s data, and helping users adhere to new regulations and processes to ensure the network stays secure.
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 analysts, guiding them in their day-to-day activities and career development.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security awareness and promote a culture of cybersecurity within the organization.
Participate in security incident tabletop exercises and contribute to the refinement of incident response plans.
Continuous Improvement
Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging threats, and best practices in cybersecurity.
Recommend and implement enhancements to security monitoring tools, processes, and procedures.
Conduct post-incident reviews and root cause analysis to identify areas for improvement and prevent future incidents.
Secondary Responsibilities: Keep abreast with global market trends and competitor strategies in key markets
Create an environment that promotes collaborative learning and collective ownership of responsibilities.
Education Qualification: Graduation: Any
Post-graduation: Any Experience: 5 to 10 years of relevant experience.
📌 Senior Cyber Defense Analyst (Chennai)
🏢 IDFC FIRST Bank
📍 Chennai
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