Security Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in India.

📋 Description

• At AHEAD, SOC Analysts are tasked with monitoring customer environments while executing Incident Detection, Validation, and Reporting.

• SOC Analysts are accountable for triaging events and incidents, as well as reporting validated incidents to customers to facilitate incident response.

• Troubleshoot issues encountered by customers effectively.

• Monitor security feeds that are streaming from client servers, network devices, and end-user workstations.

• Operate and maintain network security apparatus at client sites.

• Conduct analysis of information security events and must have a solid understanding of operating systems, TCP/IP networking, network attacks, vulnerability management, and log analysis.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in Information Security, Incident Response, or a related field.

• Proficient understanding of common operating systems (such as Windows and Linux) and foundational endpoint security principles.

• Experience in incident handling and response.

• A strong desire to learn and understand common security technologies (including IDS, Firewall, SIEM, etc.).

• Ability to think creatively in order to devise elegant solutions for complex challenges.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.

• A commitment to working both independently and as part of a larger team.

• Eagerness to take on challenges and a strong thirst for knowledge.

• Practical experience with common security technologies (IDS, Firewall, SIEM, etc.).

• Familiarity with common security analysis tools and techniques.

• Understanding of prevalent security threats, attack vectors, vulnerabilities, and exploits.

• Knowledge of regular expressions.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employees, including options to extend coverage to dependents.

• Paid time off and company holidays, along with additional leave benefits as per policy.

• Flexible work arrangements that support a healthy work-life balance.

• Opportunities for learning and development to foster continuous growth and skill enhancement.

• Employee wellness initiatives and programs aimed at promoting physical and mental well-being.

• Retirement and statutory benefits in accordance with Indian regulations.

• An inclusive, people-first culture emphasizing collaboration and ownership.