229 Cybersecurity Analyst jobs in Hyderabad

Role: L2 SOC

Location: Hyderabad

Shift Timings: Rotational

about alliantgroup

alliantgroup is a professional services firm that provides tax consulting and compliance services to businesses in the United States. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. alliantgroup services are focused on helping businesses claim tax credits and incentives that they are entitled to under various federal and state programs. These credits and incentives are designed to encourage businesses to invest in certain types of activities, such as research and development, energy efficiency, and hiring employees from certain disadvantaged groups. alliantgroup services include helping businesses identify and claim these credits and incentives, as well as providing guidance on compliance with the relevant regulations.

alliantgroup is headquartered in Houston, Texas with additional offices located in Austin, Boston, Chicago, Indianapolis, New York, Irvine, Sacramento, Washington, D.C.;
and Bristol and London in the U.K.

More about our culture and why we love alliantgroup

alliantgroup India Talent Pvt. Ltd:

alliantgroup started its operations in India in the year 2020 with a world-class office in Hyderabad to provide Tax, Advisory, Audit and Accounting services. alliantgroup India Talent comprises a team of skilled professionals who address the most pressing needs of U.S CPA Firms. We work with the best talent and ensure our clients get top quality services they need. We are currently a family of 1000+ employees.

Our people and culture set us apart as a firm, and our team includes professionals from a diverse array of fields, including business, engineering, software development, law, and accounting.

Alliant Cybersecurity

Alliant Cybersecurity created a full-service cybersecurity consultancy for American businesses. We are technology and vendor agnostic and have a customizable security plan that can be made to fit any business’s needs. Our team has seasoned penetration testers, auditors, technologists, and security analysts to help with client’s needs whether it’s a one-time project or permanent outsourced cybersecurity to our Managed Security Operations Center. We are here as an extension of client’s team, offering straightforward solutions to everyday cybersecurity challenges especially in the moments that matter most.

Role Overview

Alliant Cybersecurity is seeking an experienced Level 2 analyst based in Hyderabad to help expand its Cybersecurity and Risk Advisory practice. This position primarily supports US-based customers and requires flexibility to work during US business hours.

What You'll Do:

Security Operations & Investigation:

• Lead deep-dive investigations of escalated L1 incidents
• Analyze data from multiple security tools and sources
• Participates to crisis management by providing support to the incident handler and the SOC Level 3 analysts
• Create reports and visualizations of security attacks
• Use Case Fine tuning, New Use case creation
• Tracks trends for metrics and reporting
• Works on the decrease of false positives
• Maintain the detection rules database
• Trending and correlation of monitored events to build new Indicators of Compromise (IOC), attack attribution and helping establish countermeasures increasing cyber resiliency

Customer Engagement:

• Participates to recurring meeting with the customer as the technical referent.
• Provides recommendations or workarounds to the customer in order to reduce business impact
• Leads and participates to the continuous improvement of the service (detection level, process, operational procedures, service efficiency, service reporting)
• Supports the customer for the remediation of incidents
• Supports the SOC manager for the reporting of the activity.

Continuous Improvement:

• Drive improvement plans and documentation
• Mentor L1 analysts
• Work independently on complex analyses
• Maintain process/procedure documentation
• Support CISO, CIO, and Head of SOC during incidents
• Lead continuous service improvement initiatives
• Coordination with ISMS core team to support ISMS activities and implantation strategies at the company.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or other related discipline.

Certifications:

Professional Security certifications are a plus (CISSP preferred.)

What are we looking for:

• Minimum 4 years of SOC experience
• Expert knowledge in:
• Computer Forensics
• Reverse Engineering
• IDS/SIEM/Log Management
• Threat Intelligence
• Malware Analysis
• EDR & Incident Response
• Vulnerability Management

Essential Skills:

• Rigorous process adherence and attention to detail
• Strong time management and multitasking abilities
• Information security mindset
• Team leadership capabilities
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Outstanding communication and documentation abilities
• Autonomous and self-organized
• Experience in tactical coordination during incidents

What we offer:

With us, there are always opportunities to break new ground. We empower you to take the organization to the next level with the versatile experience that you bring in. We trust you with responsibility early on and support you in all ways to make this organization as trusted partner to the customers and a great place to work for the employees.

Join us and bring your curiosity to life!

• Monitoring security information and event management (SIEM) systems for potential threats.
• Analyzing security alerts and logs to identify suspicious activities.
• Assisting in the investigation of security incidents and breaches.
• Performing initial triage and escalation of security events.
• Learning and applying various threat detection techniques.
• Contributing to the development and maintenance of security documentation.
• Participating in incident response activities under supervision.
• Assisting with vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Staying updated on the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies.
• Collaborating with team members to improve security processes and procedures.
• Gaining practical experience with security tools and platforms.
• Understanding security best practices and compliance requirements.
• Generating basic reports on security events and activities.
• Supporting the security awareness training initiatives.
• Assisting with the management of security software and hardware.

• Monitor and analyze security alerts from various security tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, etc.).
• Investigate and respond to security incidents, including containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify system weaknesses.
• Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Conduct threat intelligence analysis and proactively identify potential risks.
• Manage and configure security infrastructure, including firewalls, VPNs, and antivirus solutions.
• Assist in security awareness training for employees.
• Collaborate with IT and development teams to ensure security is integrated into all systems and applications.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies.
• Generate regular security reports for management and stakeholders.

• Proven experience as a Cybersecurity Analyst or similar role, with a strong focus on incident response and threat analysis.
• Expertise in SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar), EDR solutions, and network security technologies.
• Deep understanding of common cyberattack vectors, malware analysis, and digital forensics.
• Experience with vulnerability scanning tools and penetration testing methodologies.
• Knowledge of security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and documentation abilities.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CEH, GIAC, or CompTIA Security+ are highly desirable.
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Monitor security information and event management (SIEM) systems for potential threats and anomalies.
• Investigate security alerts and incidents, identifying the scope and impact of potential breaches.
• Conduct forensic analysis to determine the root cause of security incidents.
• Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate security weaknesses.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques.
• Collaborate with IT and development teams to implement security controls and solutions.
• Respond to security incidents, including containment, eradication, and recovery efforts.
• Develop and deliver security awareness training to employees.
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of security incidents and response actions.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the organization's security posture.
• Participate in threat intelligence gathering and analysis.
• Ensure compliance with relevant security regulations and standards.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of incident response plans.

• Monitor security alerts and events from various security systems.
• Analyze security incidents, perform root cause analysis, and recommend remediation actions.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Implement and manage security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and EDR.
• Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and trends.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure security best practices are implemented.
• Respond to security incidents and manage containment and eradication efforts.
• Develop and deliver security awareness training to employees.
• Contribute to the development of the organization's security strategy.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on threat detection and incident response.
• In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles, protocols, and technologies.
• Experience with SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, and vulnerability management tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting and as part of a collaborative team.
• Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH, GIAC) are a plus.

• Monitor security systems and analyze alerts for potential threats.
• Conduct proactive threat hunting and vulnerability assessments.
• Respond to security incidents, including investigation, containment, and eradication.
• Develop and maintain security documentation, policies, and procedures.
• Implement and manage security tools and technologies (firewalls, SIEM, EDR).
• Perform security awareness training for employees.
• Contribute to security architecture reviews and risk assessments.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure security best practices are implemented.
• Assist in developing and executing disaster recovery and business continuity plans.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Master's degree or relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CEH) preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity operations and incident response.
• In-depth knowledge of networking protocols, operating systems, and security principles.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR, vulnerability scanning, and penetration testing tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.

• Lead and mentor a team of cybersecurity analysts.
• Oversee threat detection, analysis, and incident response.
• Conduct advanced threat hunting and vulnerability assessments.
• Develop and refine security policies and procedures.
• Manage and optimize security tools (SIEM, EDR, IDPS).
• Investigate security incidents and recommend remediation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant security standards and regulations.
• Stay current with emerging cybersecurity threats and technologies.
• Provide expert guidance on security architecture and best practices.
• Contribute to security awareness training programs.

• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity roles, with at least 2 years in a leadership capacity.
• In-depth knowledge of threat landscapes, attack vectors, and defense mechanisms.
• Proficiency with SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and other security technologies.
• Experience with security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001) and compliance.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, or CISM are highly preferred.
• Ability to work independently and manage complex security operations remotely.