ICC - Security Operations Analyst - Cyber Defense | IST Timezone

Pragmatike · Remote · India · Sri Lanka · Vietnam · Indonesia · Thailand ·
Fully remoteFull-timeMiddle3–5 years
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  • Fully remote (India)
  • 6-month contract
  • Fluent English required
  • SIEM & EDR focus
  • Global 24/7 SOC

Join a major international organization as a Security Operations Analyst within a 24/7 global SOC. You will collaborate with cybersecurity specialists worldwide to monitor, investigate, and respond to threats across cloud, endpoint, network, and enterprise systems.

This hands-on position requires strong skills in alert triage, log analysis, and incident response using SIEM and EDR platforms. It is a six-month full-time contract with the possibility of extension, based in India but operating remotely.

What you'll do

  • Triage and investigate security alerts via SIEM, EDR, and Microsoft tools
  • Analyze host and network logs from diverse enterprise infrastructure
  • Investigate suspicious activity to identify potential root causes
  • Support incident response, remediation, and recovery efforts
  • Determine escalation paths and coordinate with cybersecurity teams
  • Improve detection quality and reduce false positives
  • Prepare technical reports and maintain SOC documentation

What you'll need

  • At least 5 years of IT or cybersecurity experience
  • Hands-on experience with security alert triage and investigation
  • Proficiency with SIEM and EDR platforms
  • Strong log analysis skills for Windows, Linux, and enterprise systems
  • Deep knowledge of Microsoft Security technologies
  • Experience with Azure, AWS, or GCP cloud platforms
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar, ArcSight, or ELK
  • Experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or CrowdStrike
  • Fluent English with excellent communication skills

Nice to have

  • Tier-1 or Tier-2 Incident Response experience
  • AWS security monitoring across IaaS, PaaS, or SaaS
  • Scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, Bash, or Ruby
  • Certifications such as SC-200, GCIH, CEH, or GCFA
  • Experience in a global SOC or distributed team

Stack

  • Microsoft Sentinel
  • Splunk
  • QRadar
  • ArcSight
  • ELK
  • Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
  • CrowdStrike
  • Azure
  • AWS
  • GCP
  • Python
  • PowerShell
  • Bash

How you'll work

  • Remote-first location in India
  • Full-time contract duration
  • Initial 6-month term with potential extension
  • IST timezone alignment
  • Part of a global 24/7 operation