Sr IT Cyber Defense Analyst

Harris Computer is hiring a Sr IT Cyber Defense Analyst in Pune Division, Maharashtra, India. The details below summarise the employer's own listing; applications happen on the original posting, not on GetFirstJob.

What the work involves

• Senior IT Cyber Defense Analyst (Shift Lead)
• AI-Enabled Security Operations | 24/7 SOC
• Department: IT Cybersecurity
• Security Operations Center (SOC)
• Reports To: SOC Manager
• Work Schedule: 24/7 rotational shifts
• Lead SOC shift operations, prioritize alerts, manage escalations, and ensure timely handovers and SLA adherence
• Investigate complex incidents involving phishing, malware, ransomware, compromised accounts, endpoint threats, and suspicious network activity
• Conduct threat hunting, correlate security telemetry, and map attacker behavior to the MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot SIEM queries, analytics rules, and detection use cases using Microsoft Sentinel and KQL

What they are looking for

• We are seeking an experienced Senior IT Cyber Defense Analyst (Shift Lead) to lead day-to-day SOC operations, oversee security investigations, coordinate incident response, and mentor SOC analysts
• The ideal candidate will bring strong SIEM/EDR expertise, advanced threat investigation skills, and hands-on experience using AI/LLM tools and automation to improve SOC efficiency and detection capabilities
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of experience in SOC, cyber defense, or incident response, including shift leadership, incident coordination, or analyst mentoring
• Strong hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR/XDR, incident investigation, and threat detection
• Proficiency in Microsoft Sentinel and KQL
• experience with Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike, or similar security platforms
• Strong understanding of networking, Windows/Linux, identity security, email threats, and MITRE ATT&CK

Pay and dates

The listing does not state pay. The source page shows a relative posting age rather than an exact posting date; this role was first seen and checked as open on 4 November 2026. The source page showed it as posted “6 days ago” when captured; that is a relative stamp, not an exact date.

How to apply

Apply on the listing where the employer published this role: Sr IT Cyber Defense Analyst at Harris Computer. We found this listing via linkedin.com; it was still open when we checked on 4 November 2026. If the posting has closed or the link fails, the role may have been filled.