Principal Analyst - Soc | On-site, Bangalore

Optiv

Bangalore, India
Fully remote
8+ years operational experience in security
Advanced knowledge of mitre att&ck framework
Expertise in edr and endpoint investigations
The Principal Analyst will provide deep-level analysis for client investigations utilizing customer-provided data sources and monitoring tools

Job Summary

  • The Principal Analyst will provide deep-level analysis for client investigations utilizing customer-provided data sources and monitoring tools.
  • This role requires operating independently in a geographically dispersed team while maintaining situational awareness and performing proactive threat hunting.
  • Candidates must be available during US Working Hours specifically from 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM IST for this work-from-office position.

Matching Summary

The Principal Analyst will provide deep-level analysis for client investigations utilizing customer-provided data sources and monitoring tools.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years operational experience in security
  • Advanced knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework
  • Expertise in EDR and endpoint investigations
  • Proactive threat hunting capabilities
  • Malware analysis without reverse engineering
  • Phishing analysis skills
  • Incident response and remediation

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring junior analysts
  • Developing repeatable detection methods
  • Cross-team collaboration on architecture
  • Innovative understanding of attack methodologies
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Flexibility for support operations
  • Continuous technical skill development

Key Requirements

  • Valid Driver License required upon hire
  • CISSP certification preferred upon hire
  • CISM certification preferred upon hire
  • CISA certification preferred upon hire
  • Excellent English fluency required
  • 8+ years operational experience assessing vulnerabilities
  • Work from Office location in Bangalore

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