Security Ops Analyst

Job Role: SecOps Analyst

Role Overview

Provides first-line SOC monitoring, incident triage, and initial response across the organisation's IT, cloud, biometric, CCTV, and exam/event environments. Supports vulnerability assessment, investigations, compliance reporting, and security operations under DPDP, ISO 27001, and SEBI guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

1. Security Monitoring & Alert Handling

1. Continuously monitor SIEM/SOC platforms for alerts across LAN/WAN, cloud, biometric, CCTV, and event/exam systems.
2. Identify, triage, and escalate potential security and privacy incidents in real time.

2. Incident Response Support

1. Perform first-level investigation, evidence collection, documentation, and handover to senior SecOps teams.
2. Assist with incident reports, including those related to PII/biometric data and DPDP/SEBI-driven regulatory notifications.

3. Vulnerability & Threat Analysis

1. Support vulnerability assessments, basic threat analysis, and tracking of remediation activities.
2. Assist in forensics, root cause analysis, and verification of incident closure.

4. Compliance & Reporting

1. Generate compliance reports, incident summaries, and dashboards for internal governance and regulatory needs.
2. Support security audits (ISO 27001, DPDP, SEBI) through data collection and documentation.

5. Governance, Drills & Awareness

1. Participate in BCP/DR drills, tabletop exercises, and security awareness initiatives.
2. Contribute to continuous improvement of SOC processes, playbooks, and monitoring coverage.

6. Operational Support

1. Participate in change, problem, and incident management processes.
2. Support deployment and tuning of security tools (SIEM, EDR, logging, monitoring).

Experience Required for the Role:

• B.Tech/B.E. in IT or computer science or MCA from a recognised institution.
• 7+ years of SOC/security analysis experience; exposure to event-driven operations or regulated industries preferred.
• Working knowledge of DPDP Act, ISO 27001, SEBI cybersecurity circulars, or CCTV/biometric security environments.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM tools, alert triage, basic forensics, and audit support.

Certifications:

• CySA+ or CEH or ECIH
• ISO 27001 Foundation or CompTIA Security+
• SANS GCIA/GCDA/GMON