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.