Cyber Threat Management Analyst, Specialist- Secure AI Enablement ESF

Overview

Provides expert-level technical support for cyber threats and threat attack methodologies, collecting and analyzing system data to identify, contain, mitigate and recover from cyber security incidents. Conducts research from global threat intelligence sources on emerging threats.

What you'll do

• Lead and respond to escalated cyber security alerts, cyber incidents, or related security investigations, and identify real-time complex attack patterns and suggest mitigation strategies.
• Lead the processes, tools and measures to monitor and detect compromises, risks, vulnerabilities, network security threats, and tools and tactics used by modern and emerging threat actors.
• Facilitate security operations and incident response technologies and methodologies.
• Develop, manage, maintain and enhance security controls (alerts, rules, policies, and signatures) for the security platforms.
• Review the network environment for new and evolving cyber threats and provide preventive and remedial solutions.
• Identify malicious activity by performing analysis on logs, traffic flows, and other investigative detective activities.
• Conduct penetration testing, vulnerability assessments and threat modeling, and evaluate risks and make recommendations.
• Provide written assessments focused on threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies relevant to Vanguard infrastructure.
• Lead with IT and business teams to ensure prompt and effective distribution of findings so incidents are effectively addressed.
• Provide department support to the business on enterprise-wide security initiatives and projects.
• Mentor junior team members to improve their technical acumen.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
• Design and test secure operating systems, networks, and databases to safeguard infrastructure and protect sensitive information.
• Conduct password audits and manage virus protection, ensuring strong intrusion detection systems are in place.
• Perform comprehensive risk audits with actionable insights for improving application and infrastructure security.
• Implement backup and disaster recovery strategies to ensure business continuity during security incidents.

What you'll need

• Minimum 8 years of experience in cyber threat detection, security operations, or incident response, including leading security investigations and team mentoring.
• Bachelor's degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field, or a Master's degree/Diploma in Cybersecurity or Network Security.
• Strong understanding of cyber attack methodologies, intrusion detection systems, network traffic analysis, and threat actor tactics.
• Hands-on experience in penetration testing, vulnerability scanning (e.g., Nessus, Qualys), and using tools like Splunk, Wireshark, and EDR solutions.
• Deep knowledge of system hardening, secure network architecture, and endpoint protection strategies.
• Proficiency in JIRA, Confluence, and working within Agile/Scrum environments with CI/CD integration.

Details

• Based in Hyderabad, Telangana at Vanguard India.
• Only qualified external applicants will be considered.
• Hybrid working model for most employees.