Associate Consultant - Security Analyst Level 2

As an Associate Consultant in the MDR Response Team located in Bangalore, your primary responsibility is to execute operational tasks meticulously following documented processes. You will be monitoring SIEM tools for security events, addressing incidents promptly, and escalating when necessary. Additionally, you will assist in incident workflow, detection, and remediation while engaging with external teams for incident resolution. Key Responsibilities: - Rapidly identify, categorize, prioritize, and investigate security events using various security logs and intelligence sources such as firewalls, systems, network devices, web proxies, and more - Continuously monitor SIEM and logging environments for security events and alerts, validating alerts and enriching them with additional context - Perform triage of service requests, escalate alerts, assist in containment of threats, and document event analysis comprehensively - Proactively improve security-related operational processes and procedures, conduct research, and document events of interest within the IT Security scope - Monitor and analyze various security systems, validate IOCs, research additional data sources, and engage Incident Response Handler when required - Demonstrate operational level experience in security domains, knowledge of security tools, network and cloud security fundamentals, and ability to explain technical concepts in business terms - Maintain shift logs, update knowledgebase tool, and conduct research within the IT Security landscape - Collaborate with Level 2 Analysts, MDR Analysts, and external teams for incident resolution - Deliver comprehensive reports, maintain operational logs, and prioritize activities under pressure Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field - 2+ years of technical experience in MDR/SOC/Incident response - Strong technical knowledge of current network security, network hardware, protocols, and standards - Demonstrated experience in incident detection and response, malware analysis, or cyber forensics - Excellent oral and written communication skills, analytical abilities, and client-facing skills - Flexibility to adapt to different engagement types, working hours, and environments - Ability to creatively and analytically solve problems, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines - Familiarity with ticketing tools, ITSM tools, and security best practices - Desired certifications like ISC2 CC, CEH, AZ-900, AZ-500, SC-200 Experience Level: Mid Level Please note that you must be willing to work from the office in Bangalore and be available for 24x7 rotational shifts as per the mandatory requirement for this role. As an Associate Consultant in the MDR Response Team located in Bangalore, your primary responsibility is to execute operational tasks meticulously following documented processes. You will be monitoring SIEM tools for security events, addressing incidents promptly, and escalating when necessary. Additionally, you will assist in incident workflow, detection, and remediation while engaging with external teams for incident resolution. Key Responsibilities: - Rapidly identify, categorize, prioritize, and investigate security events using various security logs and intelligence sources such as firewalls, systems, network devices, web proxies, and more - Continuously monitor SIEM and logging environments for security events and alerts, validating alerts and enriching them with additional context - Perform triage of service requests, escalate alerts, assist in containment of threats, and document event analysis comprehensively - Proactively improve security-related operational processes and procedures, conduct research, and document events of interest within the IT Security scope - Monitor and analyze various security systems, validate IOCs, research additional data sources, and engage Incident Response Handler when required - Demonstrate operational level experience in security domains, knowledge of security tools, network and cloud security fundamentals, and ability to explain technical concepts in business terms - Maintain shift logs, update knowledgebase tool, and conduct research within the IT Security landscape - Collaborate with Level 2 Analysts, MDR Analysts, and external teams for incident resolution - Deliver comprehensive reports, maintain operational logs, and prioritize activities under pressure Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field - 2+ years of technical experience in MDR/SOC/Incident response - Strong technical knowledge of current network security, network hardware, protocols, and standards - Demonstrated experience in incident detection and response, malware analysis, or cyber forensics - Excellent oral and written communication skills, analytical abilities, and client-facing skills - Flexibility to adapt to differen