Cyber Security Specialist (Pune)

Cyber Security Specialist (Pune)

23 Oct
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Cognizant
|
Pune

23 Oct

Cognizant

Pune

Job Summary

This hybrid role seeks a cyber security specialist with seven to nine years of experience to design operate and enhance enterprise monitoring and response capabilities using Logrhythm SIEM AlertLogic SIEM Arcsight IBM Qradar and PowerShell scripting. The role focuses on proactive threat detection rapid incident handling and improved security posture across a complex multinational environment.

Responsibilities : Monitor security events across Logrhythm SIEM AlertLogic SIEM Arcsight and IBM Qradar platforms to identify patterns that indicate potential threats and emerging attack campaigns

Investigate security alerts in a structured manner by correlating events from multiple SIEM sources and documenting clear findings for rapid stakeholder understanding

Develop PowerShell scripts to automate repetitive monitoring enrichment and reporting tasks that increase detection efficiency and reduce analyst workload

Configure advanced correlation rules and tuning changes in Logrhythm SIEM to minimize false positives while preserving strong detection coverage for critical use cases

Configure and optimize AlertLogic SIEM content to strengthen visibility into cloud workloads and network traffic and align detections with organizational risk priorities

Enhance Arcsight use cases by refining filters thresholds and content updates that support consistent detection of suspicious or policy violating behavior

Maintain and improve IBM Qradar parsers reference sets and custom rules to support high fidelity alerts and reliable incident prioritization across hybrid infrastructure

Coordinate incident handling activities with internal technology and business teams by providing clear technical explanations containment guidance and remediation recommendations

Document incident timelines root cause analysis and lessons learned in a transparent and repeatable format that supports audit readiness and future control improvements





Support creation and refinement of security runbooks that define step by step responses for frequent incident types and help ensure consistent handling and reduced response times

Contribute to regular threat hunting activities across SIEM data by forming testable hypotheses and exploring anomalies that reveal stealthy or low volume attacks

Produce concise security metrics and trend reports that demonstrate risk reduction progress and inform decision makers about areas requiring additional controls or investments

Mentor less experienced analysts by sharing SIEM tuning techniques scripting approaches and investigation strategies that uplift the overall capability of the cyber defense function

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on log quality detection coverage and workflow automation that align with the organization mission and customer trust goals

Qualifications : Possess professional experience in cyber security monitoring and incident response with seven to nine years spent in roles focused on SIEM operations and threat analysis

Demonstrate strong hands on proficiency with Logrhythm SIEM including rule configuration tuning activities dashboard creation and development of targeted detection scenarios

Demonstrate practical expertise with AlertLogic SIEM for monitoring cloud and network environments and integrating alerts into standardized incident response workflows

Exhibit substantial experience with Arcsight platform administration content management and log onboarding for complex enterprise environments in regulated industries

Display practical IBM Qradar skills that include parser management creation of custom detection logic and optimization of offenses to reduce noise and highlight material risks

Communicate technical findings and remediation guidance in clear language that can be understood by both technical and non technical stakeholders in a multinational organization

Adapt effectively to a hybrid work model by using collaboration tools and structured communication practices that maintain strong teamwork without frequent travel

Prefer exposure to industry frameworks such as NIST or ISO in order to align detection and response processes with recognized control requirements and best practices

📌 Cyber Security Specialist (Pune)
🏢 Cognizant
📍 Pune

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