Senior System Analyst

Location: Bengaluru

Job Description

Job Title:

Security Analyst

Experience Level:  3 – 5 Years

Position Overview

We are seeking a  Security Analyst  to support and mature our cloud-first security program. This role is responsible for day-to-day security operations, threat detection and response, security tooling administration, and continuous improvement of our Microsoft and Arctic Wolf–centric security stack.

The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience with Microsoft security platforms, understands modern identity- and endpoint-driven security models, and is comfortable operating in a regulated, highly automated SaaS environment.

This is a  technical, operational role  with close collaboration across IT, Risk, Compliance, and third-party security partners.

Key Responsibilities

Security Operations & Monitoring

Monitor, investigate, and respond to security alerts from Microsoft Defender Suite, Microsoft Sentinel, and Arctic Wolf MDR/SIEM
Perform triage, root cause analysis, and containment for security incidents
Coordinate incident response activities with Arctic Wolf and internal stakeholders
Maintain incident documentation, timelines, and post-incident lessons learned

Microsoft 365 & Identity Security

Administer and monitor security controls across Microsoft 365 and Entra
Manage identity protection features including:
Conditional Access policies
MFA and passwordless authentication (Beyond Identity integration awareness)
Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
Investigate and remediate identity-based threats and risky sign-ins
Endpoint, Email, and Collaboration Security

Manage and tune Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Office 365, and related Defender components
Investigate phishing, malware, and business email compromise attempts
Support security hardening for endpoints and M365 collaboration tools (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams)

Azure & Cloud Security

Monitor and support security controls within Microsoft Azure
Assist with:
Secure configuration of Azure resources
Logging and telemetry integration with Sentinel
Identity and access governance for cloud workloads
Support Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery security considerations
Data Protection & Compliance

Configure and manage Microsoft Purview features including:
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Sensitivity labels
Information protection policies
Support audits, risk assessments, and compliance initiatives (e.g., SOC 2, insurance/security questionnaires)
Partner with compliance and legal stakeholders on data handling and privacy requirements
Security Tooling & Continuous Improvement

Tune detection rules, alerts, and automation within Sentinel and Defender
Assist with security playbooks, runbooks, and response procedures
Participate in tabletop exercises and annual security training initiatives
Identify gaps and recommend improvements to tools, processes, and controls

Required Qualifications

3+ years of experience in an information security or security operations role
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender Suite and Microsoft Sentinel
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365 security and Entra
Experience supporting or partnering with an MDR/SIEM provider (Arctic Wolf strongly preferred)
Familiarity with cloud security concepts in Microsoft Azure
Ability to investigate alerts, analyze logs, and clearly document findings
Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in insurance, healthcare-adjacent, or regulated SaaS environments
Exposure to Zero Trust security architectures
Familiarity with vulnerability management concepts (even if managed by a third party)

Experience with security awareness and phishing simulation programs
Knowledge of common frameworks (NIST CSF, CIS Controls, ISO 27001)
Relevant certifications (preferred but not required):
Microsoft Security (SC-200, SC-300, SC-400)
Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500)
Security+, CySA+, or similar

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Range Of Year Experience-Min Year

3

Range Of Year Experience-Max Year

5