Senior Specialist, SOC Analyst

Job description

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Specialist-SOC Analyst to join our Security Operations center team. This role is located in Pune, India In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways: Lead triage and investigation of security alerts, escalating and coordinating incident response as needed. Perform root cause analysis, scope affected assets, and drive containment, eradication, and recovery.

Correlate events across SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, cloud logs, and identity platforms to identify true positives and reduce false positives. Develop, refine, and maintain SOC playbooks, runbooks, and detection logic aligned to the MITRE ATT&CK framework. Mentor junior analysts and provide guidance on investigation techniques, documentation standards, and operational best practices. Coordinate with Threat Intelligence to enrich investigations, track adversary TTPs, and proactively hunt for indicators of compromise.

Partner with Engineering teams to tune detections, improve log fidelity, and strengthen preventive controls. Create clear, actionable incident reports and executive summaries; contribute to metrics and trend analysis. Support purple team exercises and post-incident reviews to capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement. Ensure adherence to regulatory and security policies; maintain audit-ready documentation for investigations and incidents.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following: 5+ years of experience in SOC operations, incident response, or threat detection (Tier 2 level).

Strong hands-on expertise with: SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar) , EDR tools (e.g., CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender) , SOAR platforms Deep understanding of: Network security, Windows/Linux systems, and identity management , Cloud logging and security monitoring Experience with: MITRE ATT&CK framework, threat hunting, and detection tuning , Incident response frameworks (NIST 800-61, NIST CSF, CIS Controls) Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Proficiency in scripting/automation (Python, PowerShell). Excellent documentation and communication skills, including executive reporting. Relevant certifications such as GCIH, GCIA, GCFA, GNFA, CISSP, or CCSP or equivalent experience Experience with: Case management tools (e.g., ServiceNow) , Threat intelligence platforms and malware analysis tools Prior exposure to large-scale enterprise SOC environments. The position requires flexibility to work across shifts and to support weekend and public holiday coverage as operational needs require.