Information Security Analyst- Urgent-Thane

Job Description – Information Security Analyst (Defensive Security)Location: Thane, Maharashtra, India (On-site)Employment Type: Third-Party PayrollLocation - ThaneClient- Aditya Birla GroupJob Description – Senior Information Security Analyst (SOC Function)Role OverviewWe are seeking a Senior Information Security Analyst to join our SOC function, responsible for defending enterprise systems against cyber threats. The candidate will handle end-to-end security operations, governance, and incident management while working across technologies in Perimeter, Endpoint, Web, and Data Security.The role requires strong hands-on expertise in at least one of the following focus areas:Endpoint Security: CrowdStrike, Zscaler, Data Loss Prevention (DLP)Perimeter Security: Firewalls, IPS/IDS, DDoS protectionKey ResponsibilitiesMonitor, analyze, and respond to security events within the SOC environment.Lead incident response and troubleshooting across perimeter, endpoint, web, and data security controls.Manage and tune endpoint security solutions (CrowdStrike, Zscaler, DLP).Administer and optimize perimeter defenses (Firewalls, IPS/IDS, DDoS mitigation).Perform vulnerability assessments and drive remediation in collaboration with IT teams.Ensure adherence to information security governance standards (ISO 27001, compliance audits, risk mitigation).Document incidents, root cause analyses, and prepare dashboards/reports for management.Act as a key technical point of contact for cross-functional stakeholders and vendors.Required Skills & Competencies3–5 years of experience in Security Operations (SOC) or equivalent.Hands-on expertise in either:Endpoint Security (CrowdStrike, Zscaler, DLP), ORPerimeter Security (Firewalls, IPS/IDS, DDoS).Strong knowledge of incident response, network security concepts, and log analysis.Good understanding of SIEM tools, monitoring platforms, and threat detection techniques.Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.Strong communication and collaboration skills for working in enterprise environments.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.Security certifications preferred: CISSP, CISM, CEH, CCNA Security, or equivalent.Good to HaveExposure to cloud security (AWS/Azure security controls).Familiarity with data security solutions and web security platforms.Experience working with global SOC operations.