Job Title: Cloud Cyber Defense & Incident Response Analyst
Location: Pune, India
Summary:
We’re looking for an experienced Cloud Cyber Defense & Incident Response Analyst to safeguard our cloud environments against evolving cyber threats. This role blends proactive threat hunting with fast, effective incident response to ensure the security, resilience, and integrity of our cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in cloud security, threat intelligence, digital forensics, and modern incident response practices.
Note: This position follows a rotating shift schedule — either 07:00–15:00 IST or 00:00–08:00 IST
Key Responsibilities
Incident Response & Investigation
Lead end-to-end incident handling: detection, triage, containment, eradication, and recovery. Conduct forensic analysis of cloud security incidents to determine root causes and impact. Create and maintain incident response playbooks tailored to cloud-based threats. (Bonus) Bring experience in incident management processes.Threat Monitoring & Analysis
Continuously monitor cloud platforms for anomalies and suspicious activities. Leverage SIEM tools, threat intel feeds, and analytics to detect potential intrusions. Perform log and network traffic analysis to identify malicious behaviors.Threat Intelligence & Mitigation
Translate threat intelligence into actionable security improvements. Track emerging cloud-focused attack techniques and recommend defenses. Partner with cloud engineers and security teams to integrate best practices.Security Automation & Tooling
Use cloud-native security tools and automation to enhance detection and response. Increase operational efficiency with SOAR platforms. Maintain and refine alerting and monitoring rules.Compliance & Reporting
Align security operations with standards such as ISO 27001 and SOC 2. Prepare detailed incident reports and recommend remediation steps. Support security audits and assessments of cloud environments.Qualifications
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, or related field — or equivalent experience. Proven Experience in cybersecurity, cloud security, or incident response. Strong knowledge of AWS and Azure security features. Experience with SIEM, IDS/IPS, and EDR solutions. Scripting and automation skills (Python, PowerShell). Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework and modern defense strategies. Proven experience in cloud-based incident response and digital forensics.Preferred Certifications
AWS Certified Security – Specialty, or Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals. GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) or GIAC Cloud Forensics Responder (GCFR). CISSP or CCSP.Why Join Us?
Tackle complex, real-world cloud security challenges. Collaborate with a skilled cybersecurity team defending against cutting-edge threats. Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and continuous professional growth opportunities.If cloud security and cyber defense are your passions, we want to hear from you. Apply today.
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