Senior Associate Engineer - Security

Job highlights

• Fresh graduates with relevant internships are encouraged to apply)
• Candidate will act as the first responder to security alerts,identifying potential threats,performing initial analysis,and escalating confirmed incidents to Tier 2 and Tier 3 teams
• Threat Escalation: Following standard operating procedures (SOPs) to escalate verified threats to Tier 2 Analysts for deeper investigation

About ISSQUARED:

An emerging value provider across an array of digital transformation solutions to address on-demand security and governance needs. Founded in 2010, the footprints of ISSQUARED span across the pillars of Cybersecurity, Cloud Infrastructure, and Managed Services to companies of all sizes, including Fortune 500. The core competencies of IT Security and Infrastructure Solutions complement each other to form ISSQUARED.

Job Category : Full-Time

Job Title: SOC-L1

Work Location: Hyderabad

Qualifications: B.Tech/B.E

Experience: 0- 2 years

Job Overview:

The L1 Security Analyst is responsible for 24/7 monitoring of the organization s security landscape. Candidate will act as the first responder to security alerts, identifying potential threats, performing initial analysis, and escalating confirmed incidents to Tier 2 and Tier 3 teams. This role is focused on rapid detection, accurate documentation, and maintaining the first line of defence.

Key Responsibilities:

Real-Time Monitoring: Continuous surveillance of the SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) dashboard to identify anomalies and potential security incidents.

Initial Triage: Evaluating security alerts on CrowdStrike, Securonix, etc .to determine their severity and validity (distinguishing between false positives and real threats).

Incident Documentation: Logging all suspicious activity and actions taken within the Ticketing System (e.g. FSM).

Threat Escalation: Following standard operating procedures (SOPs) to escalate verified threats to Tier 2 Analysts for deeper investigation.

Health Checks: Performing routine health checks on security sensors and tools to ensure data is flowing correctly.

Reporting: Preparing daily activity reports summarizing the volume and type of alerts handled.

Qualifications & Skills

Experience: 0 2 years of experience in IT or Cybersecurity. (Fresh graduates with relevant internships are encouraged to apply).

Foundational Knowledge: Solid understanding of TCP/IP networking, DNS, and common attack vectors like Phishing and Malware.

Tooling: Familiarity with basic security tools (e.g., Wireshark, Antivirus, and basic SIEM navigation).

Soft Skills: Strong attention to detail, ability to follow strict processes, and excellent communication skills for reporting findings.

Preferred Skills:

CompTIA Security+: The baseline industry standard for entry-level security roles.

Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900): Cloud-focused environments.

Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Cybersecurity: For those focusing on network-centric security

Working conditions: 24/7