Cyber Security Analyst

Organization Overview: CenturyIQ Solutions India Private Limited, based in Mumbai, is the dedicated captive unit of Century Financial, UAE. The organization delivers high-impact knowledge process services across trading systems, financial infrastructure, and capital markets technology, supporting outsourced technology and operations functions for Century Financial.

Role Overview: We are seeking a skilled and proactive Cyber Security Analyst with 3–4 years of experience to join our Information Security team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for monitoring, detecting, investigating, and responding to cybersecurity incidents while safeguarding the organization’s systems, networks, and data. This role requires strong analytical capabilities, hands-on experience with security tools, and a solid understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor security events and alerts through SIEM platforms and other security monitoring tools.
• Analyze and investigate security incidents, vulnerabilities, and suspicious activities.
• Perform threat hunting, malware analysis, and root cause analysis of security incidents.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and support remediation activities.
• Manage and review firewall, IDS/IPS, endpoint security, and antivirus solutions.
• Implement and maintain security controls and policies.
• Monitor network traffic and system logs to identify potential security threats.
• Support incident response activities, including containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Participate in security audits, risk assessments, and compliance initiatives.
• Collaborate with IT and business teams to ensure adherence to security best practices.
• Prepare security reports, dashboards, and incident documentation for management.
• Stay current with emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and industry trends.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3–4 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity operations, security monitoring, or information security roles.
• Experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of network security, TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, and security protocols.
• Experience with SIEM tools such as Sekoia, Splunk, IBM QRadar, Microsoft Sentinel, ArcSight, or LogRhythm.
• Hands-on experience with EDR/XDR solutions such as Cortex XDR, Microsoft Defender, or SentinelOne.
• Proficiency with vulnerability management tools such as Nessus, Qualys, or Rapid7.
• Familiarity with firewalls, IDS/IPS, web application firewalls, endpoint security technologies, and monitoring platforms such as Grafana, Datadog, and Riverbed.
• Working knowledge of security frameworks and standards including ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, and MITRE ATT&CK.
• Understanding of cloud security concepts across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Basic scripting proficiency in PowerShell, Python, or Bash is preferred.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Proven ability to investigate and troubleshoot complex security incidents.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Clear and concise communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.