Junior Security Analyst

Junior Security Analyst - Scoutit (Hyderabad)

Scoutit is seeking enthusiastic Junior Security Analysts to join our team in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. This role is instrumental in safeguarding our organization and our clients' digital assets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular and on-demand security scans across organizational systems and cloud environments.
• Investigate and resolve information security incidents, including targeted threats and internal security breaches.
• Develop and maintain documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), for threat management, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate with technology teams to test, implement, and automate robust security solutions.
• Research and assess emerging security threats and vulnerabilities to proactively strengthen our defenses.
• Clearly communicate the risks associated with identified vulnerabilities and provide recommendations for effective security controls.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field.
• Experience working with internal stakeholders to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and security policies.
• Proficiency with networking and web/mobile application security tools such as Nessus, Burpsuite, Nmap, and Metasploit.
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems (Kali, Ubuntu, Parrot Linux OS) is a significant advantage.
• Solid understanding of technical concepts including cloud computing, automation, networking, and application development.
• While not mandatory, professional certifications such as CEH or CISSP are considered a strong asset.
• Knowledge of vulnerability data management and the automation of reporting processes.
• Understanding of OWASP Top 10 and SANS Top 25 methodologies.
• Basic knowledge of scripting languages, particularly Python, is beneficial.

Note: This position is for a role with one of Scoutit's valued clients.

Skills: automation, security, python