Security operations analyst

Job Summary

We are seeking a Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst with hands-on experience in Secureworks Taegis and Microsoft Defender (Endpoint, Identity, and Cloud) to join our cybersecurity team. This role is critical for monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security threats across cloud and hybrid environments. The ideal candidate will thrive in high-pressure situations, collaborate across teams, and leverage SIEM / SOAR capabilities to enhance threat detection and response.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and triage security alerts using Secureworks Taegis and Microsoft Defender, including detection rule authoring and alert enrichment.
• Investigate incidents across cloud, network, and endpoint environments using Secureworks case management and Defender telemetry.
• Develop and maintain log ingestion pipelines using tools like Cribl or Logstash for Secureworks integration.
• Collaborate with Tier-2 / 3 analysts and threat intelligence teams to refine detection rules and reduce false positives.
• Participate in incident response activities, including containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Create and maintain SOC playbooks and automation workflows using Secureworks SOAR and Microsoft security automation capabilities.
• Conduct packet analysis, malware triage, and forensic investigations as needed.
• Stay current on threat landscapes, compliance standards (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, GDPR, PCI-DSS), and emerging security technologies.

Required Skills

Preferred Qualifications

This position will pay $10-15 / hour and is located in Bangalore India.