Key Responsibilities
- Monitor systems and networks for security breaches and suspicious activity
- Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Implement and manage security tools such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, antivirus, and SIEM
- Investigate and respond to security incidents
- Develop and enforce security policies and procedures
- Conduct risk assessments and threat analysis
- Ensure compliance with Indian IT laws and data protection standards
- Collaborate with IT teams to secure infrastructure and applications
- Provide security awareness training to employees
- Maintain documentation and incident reports
Qualifications Required
- Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, or related field
- 25+ years of experience in cybersecurity or information security roles
- Strong knowledge of network security, system security, and encryption
- Experience with security tools such as Splunk, Wireshark, Nessus, and Metasploit
- Familiarity with operating systems like Windows and Linux
- Understanding of security frameworks like ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS Controls
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment
Additionally, if you possess the following qualifications, it would be considered a plus:
- Certifications such as CEH, CISSP, CompTIA Security+, CISM
- Experience with cloud security services like AWS, Azure, GCP
- Knowledge of DevSecOps practices
- Familiarity with SOC operations
- Experience in industries like banking, fintech, or IT services