Information Security Engineer 1 - Security Operations Center
PowerSchool is seeking a Security Operations Center Associate Analyst to join our dynamic team in Bengaluru. Reporting to the Security Operation Center Manager, this role is crucial for the operation and configuration of PowerSchool's security monitoring tools, including SIEM, Intrusion Detection Systems, Data Loss Prevention, WAF, and Advanced Threat Protection. This is an exceptional opportunity for individuals eager to launch a career in cybersecurity, working with cutting-edge technologies and seasoned professionals.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the first line of defense by identifying, securing, and reacting to pre-defined security alerts using established runbooks.
- Assist in responding to high-impact security incidents, collaborating effectively with internal stakeholders across the company.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the latest cybersecurity threats and technologies, actively contributing to the enhancement of existing processes and solutions.
- Utilize security tools such as SIEM, Endpoint Protection, Web Application Firewalls, and Data Loss Prevention.
- Interpret vulnerability scans and security logs to identify risk patterns and potential breaches.
- Identify, assess, and remediate pre-documented low-risk security events.
- Contribute to automating security routines and event treatment using available tools and scripting languages.
- Execute Runbooks and SOC procedures, and actively participate in their improvement.
- Analyze the root cause of incidents by working collaboratively with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and application teams.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 1 year or less of relevant and related work experience.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or equivalent years of relevant work experience.
- Strong communication skills to effectively work with various stakeholders.
- A relevant security certification is preferred but not required.
- Experience with Google SecOps is a plus.