SOC Analyst Cyber Security Analyst at Sopra Steria

Chennai, tamil nadu, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

SIEM, Incident Response, Malware Analysis, Endpoint Security, Network Security, Threat Hunting, Forensic Investigation, Vulnerability Management, DLP, Email Security, Threat Intelligence, TTP Mapping, Palo Alto, Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Python

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Description

Company Description About Sopra Steria Sopra Steria, a major Tech player in Europe with 51,000 employees in nearly 30 countries, is recognised for its consulting, digital services and solutions. It helps its clients drive their digital transformation and obtain tangible and sustainable benefits. The Group provides end-to-end solutions to make large companies and organisations more competitive by combining in-depth knowledge of a wide range of business sectors and innovative technologies with a collaborative approach. Sopra Steria places people at the heart of everything it does and is committed to putting digital to work for its clients in order to build a positive future for all. In 2025, the Group generated revenues of €5.6 billion. The world is how we shape it. Job Description Location - Chennai / BLR Environment: Palo Alto SOAR, Splunk, Microsoft MDE and Sentinel Should be open to work in European shift hours and 24x7 if required. Role Overview The SOC Analyst (L1/L2) and Lead are responsible for proactive monitoring, detection, investigation, and response to security threats using industry-leading solutions. The Lead also guides the team, architecting and optimising SOC workflows and systems to ensure robust organisational security. Key Responsibilities: Monitoring & Detection Tools Use, configure, and optimize SIEM tools (Splunk, IBM QRadar, Microsoft Sentinel, LogRhythm, ArcSight, Elastic SIEM) for threat identification and alert management. Monitor network, endpoint, and cloud environments for anomalous activity. Incident Detection & Response Triage and prioritise alerts, investigate suspicious activity, and conduct malware analysis (static and dynamic). Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and drive incident response flows (containment, eradication, recovery). Prepare and maintain documentation for incidents, actions, and outcomes. Endpoint Security & Investigation Operate Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, conduct threat hunting via EDR telemetry and memory dumps. Investigate endpoint alerts, correlate findings, and escalate complex cases as needed. Network Security & Vulnerability Management Analyze network traffic and manage perimeter security using firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA). Administer DLP and email security systems. Conduct vulnerability scans and assessments with tools like Qualys. Threat Intelligence Integration Ingest and correlate IOCs; map attacker TTPs to active threats. Integrate threat intelligence feeds into SOC workflows for improved detection and response. Must-Have Skills Strong knowledge of SIEM platforms and alert investigation. Advanced incident response, malware analysis, and RCA expertise. Deep knowledge of endpoint and network security tools. Threat hunting and forensic investigation capabilities. Familiarity with vulnerability management and DLP/email security. Experience with threat intelligence platforms and TTP mapping. Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills. Leadership and team management (Lead role). Desired Skills Scripting/automation (Python, PowerShell, Shell). SOAR platform experience. Regulatory compliance awareness (PCI DSS, GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001). Continuous improvement and policy development mindset. Certifications (Preferred) Security+, CySA+, SC-200 . SC-900 Certified SOC Analyst (CSA) Vendor SIEM/EDR certifications (Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel, Defender) Total Experience Expected: 04-06 years Qualifications Qualification includes Bachelor / Masters Degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity or Engineering, or equivalent qualification Additional Information Should be open to work in European shift hours. At our organization, we are committed to fighting against all forms of discrimination. We foster a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences. All of our positions are open to people with disabilities.

Responsibilities

The SOC Analyst is responsible for proactive monitoring, detection, investigation, and response to security threats using industry-leading tools. They also perform root cause analysis and maintain documentation for all security incidents.