Cyber Security Analyst
Maxxton
IT
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Posted on Jul 1, 2025
About the Role:
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Cybersecurity Analyst with 1–3 years of experience to help safeguard our digital assets and protect our IT infrastructure from security threats. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in monitoring security systems, analyzing threats, and contributing to the organization's overall cyber defense strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor security systems (SIEM, firewalls, IDS/IPS) for unusual activity or potential threats.
- Analyze and respond to security alerts, incidents, and breaches.
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and assist in remediation efforts.
- Support incident response processes, including investigation, documentation, and root cause analysis.
- Help implement and maintain cybersecurity policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Conduct user access reviews and manage security configurations across systems.
- Research and recommend security enhancements, tools, and techniques.
- Collaborate with IT and DevOps teams to ensure secure system deployments.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
- 1–3 years of hands-on experience in a cybersecurity or IT security role.
- Working knowledge of cybersecurity principles, tools, and frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
- Experience with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, IBM QRadar, ELK), firewalls, and endpoint protection.
- Familiarity with networking concepts, system administration (Windows/Linux), and cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP).
- Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, SSCP, or similar.
- Experience with scripting or automation (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).
- Familiarity with DevSecOps practices or CI/CD pipelines.
- Understanding of regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS).
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary.
- Professional development opportunities and training support.
- Flexible work environment (including hybrid).
- Insurance
- Opportunity to work with modern security technologies in a dynamic team.