Senior IT Security Analyst

Our client, one of Asia-Pacific’s leading organizations is looking for: Senior IT Security Analyst Responsibilities: • Oversee the entire Incident Response lifecycle from detection to resolution. • Lead investigations of IT security incidents and ensure thorough root cause analysis and remediation. • Develop and maintain Incident Response playbooks and procedures. • Coordinate with internal, external stakeholders, and vendors during incidents. • Conduct post-incident reviews and report findings to management. • Develop and implement advanced threat detection and monitoring strategies. • Utilize SIEM, EDR, and other security tools for timely incident detection. • Perform threat hunting and proactive security assessments. • Collaborate with IT teams to deploy and optimize security solutions. • Analyze and compile statistics on threats relevant to the Institute. • Prepare and present detailed reports on threat statistics to stakeholders. • Use data visualization tools to communicate threat trends and insights. • Evaluate and integrate new technologies to enhance security operations. • Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team. • Encourage continuous learning and professional development. • Support and coordinate cybersecurity projects and initiatives . • Work with internal stakeholders and vendors to track project deliverables, timelines, risks, and action items. • Assist in the implementation, enhancement, and operationalization of security technologies and solutions. • Facilitate meetings, prepare project updates, and maintain documentation related to cybersecurity initiatives. • Support process improvement and automation initiatives within the Security Operations function. Requirements: • Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field. • Professional Certification(s) in incident handling and security analysis preferred. • GCIH or its equivalent is preferred. • Minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in IT security, with a focus on Incident Response. • Minimum of 4 years of experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC), with proven leadership capabilities. • Intermediate knowledge of security operations, incident analysis, incident handling, threat hunting, vulnerability management/testing, system patching, log analysis, intrusion detection, firewall administration, and network security assessment tools. • Proficiency in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), traffic and packet analysis, digital forensics, cloud security, and host-based intrusion detection systems. • Experience in Blue/Purple teaming, firewall administration, Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Web Application Firewalls (WAF), virtualization, and cloud technologies. • Knowledge and experience in Linux, Windows, and Database technologies preferred. • Strong knowledge of industry standards and information security policy frameworks. • Ability to conduct gap analysis, improve security monitoring and alerting processes, and identify opportunities for operational improvement. • Ability to evaluate Information Security threats, provide response guidance, and ensure appropriate controls and mitigation measures are implemented. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Interested applicants can also email CV at jagveer@nsearchglobal.com (for faster processing, please state the exact job / position title applied “Senior IT Security Analyst" Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EA License Number: 10C3636 EA Personnel Name: Jagveer Singh Arora  EA Personnel Registration Number: R22109615 By submitting your resume and cover letter to apply for our job opening, you confirm that you have read the Data Protection Notice for Job Applicants (https://www.nsearchglobal.com/dp-notice/job-applicants) and you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal data for the purpose of verifying and evaluating your job application. Additionally, you have to notify and obtain consent from all individuals listed as your references to their data being collected and disclosed for the purposes related to your job application.