KPMG entities in India are professional services firm(s). These Indian member firms are affiliated with KPMG International Limited. KPMG was established in India in August 1993. Our professionals leverage the global network of firms, and are conversant with local laws, regulations, markets and competition. KPMG has offices across India in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Gurugram, Jaipur, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Noida, Pune, Vadodara and Vijayawada.
KPMG entities in India offer services to national and international clients in India across sectors. We strive to provide rapid, performance-based, industry-focused and technology-enabled services, which reflect a shared knowledge of global and local industries and our experience of the Indian business environment.
ResponsibilitiesMonitor and analyze security alerts and events using Splunk SIEM.
Perform incident triage, investigation, and escalation in line with SOC procedures.
Respond to security incidents such as phishing attacks, malware infections, unauthorized access, and suspicious activities.
Conduct log analysis across multiple systems including endpoints, servers, network devices, and cloud environments.
Develop and fine-tune Splunk searches, dashboards, alerts, and correlation rules.
Participate in threat hunting activities to proactively identify hidden threats.
Support the incident response lifecycle (Detection, Analysis, Containment, Eradication, Recovery).
Document incidents, findings, and remediation actions in detail.
Collaborate with internal teams (IT, Network, Security Engineering) for issue resolution.
Stay updated with the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques.
Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset
Ability to work in a 24/7 shift environment (is required)
Good communication and documentation skills
Ability to handle high-pressure situations and prioritize tasks
Hands-on experience with Splunk (log analysis, dashboards, alerting, SPL queries).
Strong understanding of SOC operations and SIEM tools.
Knowledge of incident response processes and procedures.
Familiarity with: Network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS), Firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint security tools
Basic understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and best practices.
Ability to analyze large volumes of logs and identify anomalies.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience with threat hunting techniques.
Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework.
Exposure to EDR/XDR tools (e.g., Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike).
Basic scripting knowledge (Python / PowerShell) is a plus.
Familiarity with SOAR tools and automation.
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
Minimum 2 years of experience in SOC / Security Operations.
Certifications (Preferred)
CompTIA Security+
Splunk Certifications (Core Certified User / Power User)
Any other cybersecurity certification is an advantage
Equal employment opportunity information:
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
- Minimum 2 years of experience in SOC / Security Operations
- Hands-on experience with Splunk (log analysis, dashboards, alerting, SPL queries)
- Ability to work in a 24/7 shift environment
- Strong understanding of SOC operations and SIEM tools
- Knowledge of incident response processes and procedures
- Familiarity with network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS), firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint security tools
- Ability to analyze large volumes of logs and identify anomalies
- Experience with threat hunting techniques
- Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework
- Exposure to EDR/XDR tools (e.g., Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike)
- Good communication and documentation skills
- Ability to handle high-pressure situations and prioritize tasks
- Basic scripting knowledge (Python / PowerShell)
- Familiarity with SOAR tools and automation
- CompTIA Security+
- Splunk Certifications (Core Certified User / Power User)
- Any other cybersecurity certification
What We Do
KPMG entities in India are established under the laws of India and are owned and managed (as the case may be) by established Indian professionals. Established in September 1993, the KPMG entities have rapidly built a significant competitive presence in the country. Today we operate from offices across 14 cities including in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Noida, Pune, Vadodara and Vijayawada. KPMG entities have a domestic client base of over 2700 companies. Our global approach to service delivery helps provide value-added services to clients. Our differentiation is derived from a rapid performance-based, industry-tailored and technology-enabled business advisory services delivered by some of the leading talented professionals in the country. KPMG professionals are grouped by industry focus and our clients are able to deal with industry professionals who speak their language. Our internal information technology and knowledge management systems enable the delivery of informed and timely business advice to clients.
