AHEAD

Technology

SecurityAnalyst(CyberDefenseAnalyst)

₹19–32L ~AI est. India FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Security Analyst (Cyber Defense Analyst) at AHEAD. Skills: Cyber defense, Incident response, SIEM platforms. Monitor security alerts. Triage security alerts”

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Analytical skills

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years of experience in information security, Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms, Basic knowledge of networking concepts, Basic knowledge of cloud environments, Foundational knowledge of Windows, Foundational knowledge of macOS, Written communication skills, Verbal communication skills, CCSP, GCIH, CySA+, GSEC, SSCP or similar cybersecurity certification required

Nice to Have

Direct experience in incident response, Direct experience in cyber defense, Direct experience in security operations, Experience with CrowdStrike NG-SIEM, Experience with Microsoft 365 security technologies, Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, Familiarity with NIST CSF, Familiarity with CIS Controls, Basic familiarity with scripting or query languages, Experience supporting vulnerability management processes, Experience with Tenable, Experience with Wiz

What You'll Do.

Monitor security alerts

Triage security alerts

Analyze security alerts

Analyze attacker behavior

Analyze anomalous activity

Review security events

Correlate security events

Support incident declaration

Support escalation decisions

Document investigative findings

Document response actions

Provide status updates

Conduct proactive threat hunting

Conduct threat research

Contribute to detection engineering

Contribute to response automation

Support security tooling operations

Maintain defensive technologies

Assist with incident response processes

Refine incident response playbooks

Refine response workflows

Refine operational procedures

Communicate intrusion activity

Communicate incident details

Communicate threat trends

Communicate recommended actions

Partner with infrastructure teams

Partner with system owners

Review vulnerability findings

Prioritize remediation

Track closure of issues

Coordinate company-wide security training

Respond to client security questionnaires

Track security posture of vendors

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Internal stakeholders; Leadership; Infrastructure teams; System owners

Communication Scope

Incident documentation; Technical findings; Non-technical stakeholders

Process & Methodology

Agile

Full Job Description

## Description AHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation.   At AHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging, where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD.    We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate based on an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived.    We embrace all candidates that will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives at AHEAD.  AHEAD is seeking a Security Analyst to join our internal Platform Security team at the Chicago headquarters. This position contributes to the successful delivery of AHEAD’s information security program in order to assure AHEAD stakeholders and clients of strong operating controls. The security analyst is responsible for incident monitoring and reporting, coordinating company-wide security training and responding to client security questionnaires. A typical day will include reviewing and remediating alerts in our SIEM and working on information security-related projects. Responsibilities also include tracking the security posture of our mission critical technology vendors. Reporting directly to our Sr. Platform Security Manager, the ideal candidate must be a professional, collaborative team player that is comfortable working with people at all levels of the organization. Applicants should possess exceptional analytical, communication, follow-up and quality assurance skills along with an understanding of the Agile project management framework. ## Responsibilites Monitor, triag

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