Incident Response Associate

About the job: As an Incident Response Security Analyst, you will play a crucial role in assisting with the detection, investigation, and response to security incidents. Under the guidance of senior team members, you will gain hands-on experience in cybersecurity operations and develop your skills in threat analysis, digital forensics, and incident management. Key Responsibilities: • Monitoring and Detection: • Assist in monitoring security alerts and events using security tools and technologies. • Identify potential security incidents by analyzing logs, alerts, and other security data. • Escalate suspicious activities to senior team members for further investigation. • Creation of Playbooks / Runbooks • Monitor and configure various Security solutions as needed under the program • Incident Response Support: • Participate in the initial response to security incidents, including containment, eradication, and recovery efforts. • Assist in the documentation and reporting of security incidents, including post-incident analysis. • Collaborate with team members to improve incident response procedures and playbooks. • Threat Analysis and Intelligence: • Support threat hunting activities to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities within the organization. • Assist in analyzing security threat intelligence to understand emerging threats and attack vectors. • Stay informed about the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and best practices. • Learning and Development: • Actively participate in training sessions and mentorship programs to build your cybersecurity knowledge and skills. • Work closely with senior analysts to learn about digital forensics, threat detection, and incident response methodologies. • Contribute to the development and refinement of incident response processes. • Collaboration and Communication: • Collaborate with IT, network, and security teams to ensure effective incident response and remediation. • Communicate findings and observations to senior team members and other stakeholders. • Assist in preparing security awareness materials for employees. • Reporting and Dashboarding to key stakeholders Qualifications: • Masters / Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. • Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, including systems / network / cloud security, threat detection, and incident response. • Familiarity with security tools and technologies such as Firewalls, WAF, SIEM, IDS/IPS, CTEM / EASM and EDR / XDR etc. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail. • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Qualifications and Skills: Experience : 2-4 Years Qualification : Bachelor's or Master's degree Language : Good written and communication skills (English) Competencies : CompTIA Security+, CEH, ECIH, CHFI Preferred Skills: • Basic knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) is beneficial. • Understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS) is a plus. Who can apply: Only those candidates can apply who: • have minimum 2 years of experience • are Computer Science Engineering students Salary: Competitive salary Experience: 2 year(s) Deadline: 2035-01-01 00:00:00