Position : Cyber Security Specialist
Experience : 612 Years
Location : Pune (Hybrid)
Notice Period : Immediate Joiners
Job Summary :
We are seeking a seasoned Cyber Security Specialist with 612 years of experience in cybersecurity operations and incident response. The ideal candidate will be a technical leader responsible for managing daily security monitoring and investigations, as well as leading the response to security incidents. This role requires a professional with a deep understanding of SOC (Security Operations Center) functions, SIEM tools, and a hands-on working knowledge of various network security technologies. This is a hybrid role based in Pune, with a preference for immediate joiners.
Key Responsibilities :
- Perform real-time security monitoring for potential cybersecurity threats and analyze alerts to coordinate responses with senior analysts.
- Perform triage of potential security incidents in accordance with established SOC case handling and alert handling procedures.
- Review proposed change requests for rules or policies related to firewalls, router access control lists, IDS / IPS, and proxies.
- Conduct regular reviews or audits of deployed rulesets to identify any drift from the security baseline.
- Drive continuous service improvement by identifying and correcting problems and gaps in knowledge and documentation.
- Provide technical leadership to both local and remote team members during daily security operations and incident response activities.
- Ensure the integrity and security of all network components and systems by applying expertise in network security technologies.
Required Skills & Qualifications :
612 years of overall experience in cybersecurity, with 3+ years of professional experience working with enterprise network solutions.5+ years of hands-on experience with core security technologies including SIEM, IDS / IPS, EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response), and other security tools.Strong knowledge of network protocols (TCP / IP, LAN / WAN, Routing, HTTP, DNS, SMTP).Working knowledge of network security technologies, including Firewalls, Network IDS / IPS Solutions, Web Application Firewalls, Proxy Servers, and Secure Web Gateways.Proficiency with Unix / Linux / Windows Operating Systems.Working knowledge of scripting languages such as Shell, Bash, or Python.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.CCNA, CCDA, CCNP, or Network+ certification is required.(ref : hirist.tech)