Sr. Security Analyst

Summary As a Senior Security Analyst, candidate will be responsible for managing and maintaining the security operations within a SOC environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating security threats using leading SIEM, EDR, and Vulnerability Management tools. Candidates will play a pivotal role in incident detection and response, threat hunting, and improving our security posture in alignment with NIST cybersecurity framework. Key Responsibilities Technology / Tools Proficiency Level Operational / Soft Skills Proficiency Level Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk Expert Reporting & Documentation Advanced CrowdStrike Falcon, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Intermediate International Customer Support Experience Mandatory Tenable.io / Qualys Expert Supported IT Infrastructure 1000+ Network / Security devices NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK Intermediate Azure Security Engineer Associate Mandatory Playbooks, Alert Triage, Root Cause Analysis Expert Azure Cyber Security Architect Preferred Log Analysis & Correlation Expert ITIL Preferred NIST Mapping, Risk Assessments Intermediate KQL (Sentinel) / PowerShell / Python Intermediate Duties and Responsibilities Monitor, analyze, and respond to security events and alerts using Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk. Lead incident response efforts for high-severity security events and coordinate with stakeholders for containment and remediation. Develop and maintain playbooks and runbooks for security operations. Operate and optimize CrowdStrike Falcon and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for real-time threat detection and response. Perform root cause analysis and forensic investigations on endpoints and user behaviors. Conduct regular vulnerability assessments using Tenable and Qualys. Prioritize, track, and assist in remediation efforts across IT and application environments. Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and business units to mitigate identified vulnerabilities effectively. Align daily activities and security controls to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover). Contribute to risk assessments, audit support, and compliance readiness efforts. Stay up to date with the latest threat landscape and integrate relevant threat intelligence feeds into SIEM. Recommend and implement enhancements to detection rules, correlation logic, and alert tuning. Skills and Experience 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations or incident response. Hands-on experience with SIEM tools like Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk. Strong knowledge of EDR tools such as CrowdStrike Falcon and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. Proficiency in vulnerability management platforms like Tenable, Qualys. Solid understanding of security controls and processes aligned with NIST CSF. Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, Kill Chain, and threat hunting methodologies. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Answer technical queries (both initial and follow up) via phone, the ticketing system, email, IM Chat Build knowledge base with technical documentation, manuals and IT policies Troubleshoot issues by utilizing resources like KB / Standard Operating Procedure, peer support, supervisor guidance and management consultancy Ensure CMDB and all IT digital assets are real-time updated Provided out-side hours support for critical, urgent and mission critical activities Contribute in building technical knowledgebase Provide methodological assistance to client / peers Follow timely delegation / escalation procedure Follow ITIL standard practices for incident, change and problem management Outstanding analytical and technical problem-solving skills Keep yourself updated with technology updates Adhere to compliance and governance standards and report any non-compliances to the manager Participate & contribute in IT team meetings Foster professional relationships with all colleagues by listening, understanding and responding to their needs Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) Excellent organizational, time-management and prioritization skills Promote positive customer service attitude among peers Project Management Qualification and Certifications Bachelor s / master s degree in computer science, Information Technology or related discipline Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: CEH, CISSP, or Microsoft SC-200. Knowledge of NIST framework Knowledge of GDPR, PCI And HIPAA Compliance