Assistant Security Analyst

We’re a growing team, and as we scale, so does our need to focus on expanding our Security & Compliance team. You'll be joining a people-focused company, and as an Assistant Security Analyst, you will work alongside experienced security professionals to monitor, triage, and respond to security events, while building a strong foundation for a long-term career in cybersecurity. You will get exposure to highly sophisticated, latest-generation security tools and technologies such as NextGen SIEM, EDR, CSPM, DSPM, ASPM, EASM, DLP, Identity Protection, PAM, Vulnerability Management platforms, AI security platforms, and Cloud Security, along with multiple compliance frameworks. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will learn how these technologies come together to protect our people, data, and customers, and you will grow in a collaborative, learning-focused environment.

THE OPPORTUNITY

• This is an entry-level (L0-L1) role suited to freshers or candidates with up to 3 years of experience, responsible for day-to-day security monitoring, alert handling, incident triaging, and reporting across a range of security and monitoring platforms. The role may be needed to operate in a 24x7 shift environment, as business requires.
• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of security alerts, including identification, categorization, prioritization, escalation, closure, reporting, and documentation.
• Generate periodic reports, build and maintain a centralized dashboard, and explore secure automation opportunities.
• Coordinate across functions to drive closure of risks, events, and incidents.
• Assist in various compliance activities such as ISO 27001, ISO 22301, ISO 42001, NIST CSF, NIST AI RMF, SOC 2, CIS, and CCM.
• Other duties as assigned.

THE SKILL SET

• Up to 3 years of professional experience in IT/OT security. Freshers and interns with relevant exposure are welcome.
• Basic understanding of networking, operating systems, OSI layers, common protocols, and common threat vectors.
• Basic understanding of information security concepts: the CIA triad, risk, threat, and vulnerability.
• Intermediate-level hands-on exposure to Generative AI platforms for automation, analysis, reporting, and similar tasks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders through digital channels, including email and virtual meetings.
• Eagerness to learn and grow within the Information Security function.
• Willingness to work in a 24x7 environment

THE BENEFITS

• Professional growth and Development opportunities.
• Working within a team of friendly, skilled people where help is always within reach
• Flexible working hours
• 4 recharge days, where the entire company goes on a brief pause in all geographies for 1 day each quarter. This day can be spent in whatever way helps you recharge, to regain energy, and dive back into the next workday
• High-end laptop (Windows or Mac)
• Competitive pay and bonus
• 18 vacation days in a year in addition to 15 days Sick Leave/ Casual leave per calendar year.
• 16 hours of paid volunteer time off per year
• 26 weeks of paid maternity leave and 10 days of paid paternity leave.
• 12 wellness leaves for women employees
• Health Insurance of up to 7 lacs for self, spouse, 4 dependent children, and parents. 100% of the premium is paid by Vendavo and it covers the employee, spouse, children, and their parents.
• Group Term Insurance coverage up to three times of their Annual CTC. Dependents are not covered.
• Group Personal Accident coverage up to three times of Annual CTC. Dependents are not covered.
• Provident fund contributions