Cyber Security Analyst
Pune
Job Location
1-2 Years
Experience
Graduate
Qualification
02 June, 2025
Job Posted On
Job Description
As a Cyber Security Analyst with 1-2 years of experience, you will play an integral role in protecting our organization’s information assets and infrastructure. You will work closely with IT, security teams, and leadership to proactively identify risks, respond to security incidents, and support ongoing cybersecurity initiatives aligned with industry best practices and compliance frameworks. This role requires hands-on experience, analytical skills, and a proactive mindset to contribute effectively to our cybersecurity strategy.
Responsibilities
- Implement, monitor, and maintain cybersecurity policies, procedures, and controls.
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security audits to identify and remediate risks.
- Monitor network and system activities using SIEM and other security tools to detect suspicious or malicious activities.
- Assist in incident response activities including detection, investigation, containment, and remediation of security events.
- Support risk management initiatives and compliance with standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with development and IT teams to ensure secure coding practices and secure deployment environments.
- Manage firewall configurations, IDS/IPS tuning, and endpoint security solutions.
- Conduct security awareness training sessions and promote security best practices across the organization.
- Research emerging cybersecurity threats, tools, and techniques to continuously improve the organization’s security posture.
- Prepare and maintain detailed documentation related to security incidents, audit findings, and remediation efforts.
Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or related field.
- 1-2 years of practical experience in cybersecurity, preferably in roles involving security monitoring, incident response, or vulnerability management.
- Strong understanding of network security principles, firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and endpoint protection.
- Experience with security tools such as Kali Linux, Wireshark, Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, and SIEM platforms.
- Proficient in scripting languages such as Python or Bash for automation and security tool integration.
- Working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems and associated security practices.
- Familiarity with cloud security concepts and platforms like AWS or Azure is a plus.
- Knowledge of security frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, or similar.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.