Lead - Information Security/ SOC

Overview

Chi Networks, a Chicago-headquartered IT company with a strong presence in India, is seeking a dynamic and results-driven enthusiastic and skilled Information Security / SOC Intern (24x7 Operations) to join our growing team in New Delhi.  This is a full-time position for recent graduates who are passionate about technology and eager to kickstart their careers in a dynamic IT environment.  You will work alongside experienced professionals, gaining hands-on experience in various domains such as managed services, cloud computing and network/security operations.  You will be supporting Indian and US clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Level 3 escalations within the Security Operations Center (SOC)
  

• Perform advanced threat hunting, malware analysis and incident response
  

• Conduct and manage vulnerability assessments, VAPT and risk mitigation plans
  

• Drive continuous improvement in EDR/ XDR, SIEM, DLP, network and endpoint security posture
  

• Fine-tune, optimize and maintain all deployed security tools and platforms
  

• Actively monitor and respond to zero-day vulnerabilities, high-risk threats and outages
  

• Collaborate with IT, DevOps and business teams to identify and remediate security risks
  

• Evaluate and test new security technologies; lead PoCs and demonstrations for internal and external stakeholders
  

• Work with customers for tool demo, POC setup and post-sales support engagements
  

• Ensure compliance with industry frameworks including MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF, SOC2 and ISO27001:2022
  

• Conduct security audits, prepare documentation, reports and evidence for regulatory requirements
  

• Create and maintain detailed documentation of security processes, procedures and tool configurations
  

• Recommend improvements to enhance security posture and ensure policy adherence across the organization
  

• Monitor and analyze network traffic, logs and security alerts for suspicious activities
  

• Respond to security incidents by investigating, containing and remediating issues
  

• Collaborate with IT teams to implement corrective actions following security incidents
  

• Ensure that vulnerabilities are properly prioritized and remediated in a timely manner
  

• Conduct security risk assessments to identify and address potential threats to the organization’s information assets
  

• Design, implement and maintain security infrastructure, tools and processes
  

• Enforce best practices for secure software development, secure network architecture and data protection
  

• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure security is integrated into all stages of the development lifecycle
  

• Conduct employee training and awareness programs related to information security
  

• Keep employees updated on current phishing scams, social engineering tactics and other security threats
  

• Create and maintain all documentation for security policies, procedures and incident reports
  

• Report on security incidents, trends and metrics to leadership
  

Qualifications

• Education:  Bachelor's degree (BCA/ B.E./ B.Tech.) or Master's degree (MCA/ MBA) from a recognized university
  

• Certification in cyber-security is preferred
  

• Basic understanding of networks, firewalls, OS and security concepts
  

• Analytical and problem-solving skills
  

• Communication:  Excellent verbal and written English communication skills are a must
  

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  

Location & Additional Details

• Job Type:  Full-time, on-site
  

• Work from Home options not available
  

• Location:  New Delhi, India
  

• Mandatory:  Candidates must be based in Delhi-NCR for this position. Please do not apply if you have to relocate