Lead security analyst (upto 45 lpa)

Salary: Up to 45 LPA
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What We’re Building
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About the Role
We are looking for a Lead Security Analyst to strengthen our security operations, cloud security, incident response, and compliance functions.
This role is ideal for someone who proactively identifies risks, improves security controls, and helps build a strong security posture across infrastructure, cloud environments, and enterprise systems. You will work closely with Engineering, Dev Ops, IT, and business stakeholders to drive security best practices and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
Monitor, investigate, and respond to security events across cloud infrastructure, endpoints, identities, and enterprise systems
Own incident triage, containment, remediation, and post-incident analysis
Manage and improve security monitoring, alerting, logging, and detection capabilities
Review cloud security configurations and identify risks across infrastructure and services
Conduct vulnerability assessments and drive remediation of critical findings
Perform periodic reviews of privileged access, identity management, and security controls
Support endpoint security, device management, email security, and access governance initiatives
Run security audits and support compliance, risk management, and policy enforcement activities
Maintain and improve incident response processes, playbooks, and operational procedures
Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external security partners when required
Identify security gaps and recommend improvements across infrastructure, systems, and operational processes
Promote security best practices and help strengthen the organization's security maturity
Must-Have Requirements
2+ years of experience in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Security Operations, Cloud Security, or Security Engineering
Experience across multiple security domains such as Security Operations, Cloud Security, IT Security, Identity & Access Management, Compliance/GRC, or Security Engineering
Hands-on experience with security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, and threat investigation
Experience working with SIEM platforms and security monitoring tools
Strong understanding of cloud security fundamentals and identity/access management
Familiarity with endpoint security, enterprise security controls, and access governance
Understanding of security frameworks and compliance standards such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST, or equivalent
Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
Exposure to cloud-native security services, CSPM/CNAPP platforms, or cloud security tooling
Experience supporting compliance audits, risk assessments, and governance initiatives
Familiarity with threat intelligence, detection engineering, or security automation
Experience working in fast-paced product or technology-driven environments
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills