
Information Security Analyst II
Posted May 23

Posted May 23
This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in India.
• Oversee and analyze alerts from SIEM, XDR, IDS/IPS, and email security systems.
• Manage incident response from start to finish: including triage, containment, root cause analysis, and reporting.
• Enhance and maintain incident response playbooks and runbooks.
• Conduct hypothesis-driven threat hunting utilizing TTPs, IOCs, and behavioral patterns.
• Integrate OSINT and threat intelligence findings into daily SOC operations.
• Monitor the dark web for compromised credentials and data breaches.
• Develop and refine high-quality detection mechanisms using MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Upgrade SIEM dashboards, correlation rules, and SOAR automation processes.
• Minimize false positives and boost SOC operational efficiency.
• Analyze network traffic, packet captures, and protocol behaviors.
• Investigate phishing incidents and enhance email security measures.
• Onboard and validate log sources to ensure comprehensive telemetry.
• Engage in purple teaming activities to validate detections and assess defenses.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• A minimum of 3 years' experience in SOC, incident response, threat detection, or blue team operations.
• Practical experience with SIEM/XDR platforms and alert analysis.
• Solid understanding of email security, EDR, networking, and cloud fundamentals.
• Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework and cyber kill chain concepts.
• Proficient in Linux, basic scripting, and API tools (such as Postman).
• Preferred certifications include CompTIA CySA+ and GCIH.
• Work from home options available.
• Flexibility for in-office or hybrid work arrangements.
• Participation in Employee Belonging Groups.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits including Dental, Medical, and Vision coverage.
• Paid time off for vacation, volunteering, and holidays.
• And so much more!
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