Senior Security Analyst (Remote, Full-Time) [HRPS]
About Smart Working
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About the Role
Were looking for a Senior Security Analyst to safeguard the organisations systems, networks, and data against evolving security threats.
In this role, youll take ownership of threat monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability management, ensuring the organisations security posture remains robust and compliant.
Youll also lead the development of security policies, awareness programmes, and best practices, collaborating closely with IT, engineering, and compliance teams to maintain a secure and resilient environment.
Responsibilities
- Threat Monitoring & Response Continuously monitor systems and networks for security incidents, investigate alerts, and lead incident response from detection to resolution.
- Vulnerability Management Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration tests, identify system weaknesses, and drive timely remediation.
- Security Design & Implementation Define and review security requirements for new systems, applications, and infrastructure to ensure alignment with best practices.
- Policy & Protocol Development Create, maintain, and improve security policies, incident response procedures, and configuration standards for firewalls, SIEM, and endpoint protection tools.
- Reporting & Communication Produce detailed reports on incidents, risks, and compliance posture; conduct root cause analyses and present findings with actionable recommendations.
- Security Awareness Lead employee training and awareness initiatives to promote secure behaviours and reduce organisational risk.
- Continuous Improvement Participate in security projects that enhance monitoring, detection, and response capabilities.
Requirements
6+ years of professional experience in IT or cybersecurity roles, with at least 3 years focused on security analysis, monitoring, or incident response.Strong technical expertise in threat detection, vulnerability management, and SIEM tools.Hands-on experience performing risk assessments, penetration testing, and security audits.Knowledge of network, endpoint, and cloud security concepts and tools.Proven ability to develop and implement security policies, incident response plans, and governance frameworks.Excellent analytical, investigative, and communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate risks and remediation actions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).Nice to Have
Experience in regulated or financial services environments with compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, or GDPR.Familiarity with Azure Defender, Sentinel, or other cloud-native security platforms.Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, CompTIA Security+, or GIAC.Experience leading security awareness and training programmes across distributed teams.Benefits
Fixed Shifts : 12 : 00 PM - 9 : 30 PM IST (Summer) | 1 : 00 PM - 10 : 30 PM IST (Winter)No Weekend Work : Real work-life balance, not just wordsDay 1 Benefits : Laptop and full medical insurance providedSupport That Matters : Mentorship, community, and forums where ideas are sharedTrue Belonging : A long-term career where your contributions are valuedAt Smart Working, youll never be just another remote hire.
Be a Smart Worker valued, empowered, and part of a culture that celebrates integrity, excellence, and ambition.
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