Incident Response Analyst, Specialist- ***-Third Party Security- ESF0006

Develops, implements, and manages the incident management program and operations. Acts as a point of escalation for junior peers.

About Vanguard Founded in 1975, Vanguard is one of the world's leading investment management companies. The firm offers investments, advice, and retirement services to tens of millions of individual investors around the globe—directly, through workplace plans, and through financial intermediaries. Vanguard’s India Office Vanguard’s office in India is a significant milestone in our global expansion. We are committed to establishing an enduring technology center in Hyderabad, Telangana and are excited to be adding talent who will focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), mobile, and cloud-based technologies that drive our business outcomes and deliver a world-class experience for our clients.

Role Summary This role develops, implements and manages the incident management program and operations, acting as a point of escalation for junior peers. This role also investigates cyber incidents, coordinates response efforts, and analyzes data from CND tools to ensure swift resolution and improved security practices.

Responsibilites

• Leads the incident response team in addressing and managing the aftermath of a security breach or attack. Manages the resolution of the most complex security related issues elevated from staff and clients.
• Consults on the development of multi-year incident action plans and leads the implementation. Ensures the delivery of solutions in a timely manner.
• Reviews and oversees incident requests, priorities, escalation, and resolution activities. Works to ensure a balance between operational and information security needs. Identifies computer security requirements for new systems and/or processes under development.
• Monitors and improves the documentation and reporting processes for incident status and results. Identifies opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of processes and procedures.
• Partners with stakeholders across the enterprise to identify and analyze vulnerabilities. Consults on incident management and mitigation.
• Represents the department in meetings with leadership and audit team. Applies results of audits and determines resolution strategy.
• Trains and coaches junior staff on incident response procedures and serves as an escalation point for inquiries and issues.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
• Investigate and analyze all response activities related to cyber incidents within the network environment or enclave, ensuring quick identification and resolution of issues.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external entities for effective incident handling, ensuring swift resolution and continuous improvement of security practices.
• Collect and correlate data from various Computer Network Defense (CND) tools such as intrusion detection system alerts, firewall logs, network traffic logs and host system logs to identify and evaluate security events.

Qualifications And Skills

• Minimum 8 years of experience in incident response, cybersecurity operations, or threat management with a focus on complex security incidents.
• Bachelor’s degree (B.E./B.Tech) in relevant fields such as Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Information Technology, or a Master’s degree/Diploma in Computer Science or Cybersecurity.
• Experience with threat detection and response tools
• Strong understanding of network protocols, cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, MITRE ATT&CK), and incident response methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with vulnerability assessment tools and techniques; knowledge of threat intelligence platforms and alert correlation.
• Must have working knowledge of Agile environments, ticketing systems (e.g., JIRA, ServiceNow), and documentation/reporting standards.
• Exposure to cloud security concepts and tools (AWS, Azure) Location This role is based in Hyderabad, Telangana at Vanguard’s India office. Only qualified external applicants will be considered. Our mission Vanguard adheres to a simple purpose: To take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success. Our commitment to you Vanguard takes the same long-term view of your success—at work and in life—with Benefits and Rewards packages that reflect what you care about, throughout all the phases and stages of your life. Our Total Rewards programs provide you and your loved ones with wellness support for key areas in your life: Financial wellness We're committed to enabling your financial success and provide competitive offers and programs. Physical wellness We're committed to providing benefits that support your physical health and wellness. Personal wellness We're committed to providing resources that help support the full scope of your life. How we work Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for most of our employees (crew members), designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.