IT Security Engineer
Guidehouse
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Trivandrum • India
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About the role
- Monitor security events and alerts across SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, endpoint tools, and other security platforms in real-time
- Perform initial triage of alerts to identify false positives vs. genuine security incidents
- Execute predefined runbooks and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for common alert types
- Document all alerts, investigations, and actions in the incident ticketing system with clear, concise notes
- Escalate confirmed or high-priority incidents to Level 2 analysts with appropriate context and supporting evidence
- Analyze basic logs, network traffic, and indicators of compromise (IOCs) under guidance
- Assist with maintaining and tuning detection rules and monitoring dashboards (with supervision)
- Participate in shift handovers, team briefings, and continuous improvement discussions
- Stay current on emerging threats, basic attack techniques, and SOC tooling through on-the-job learning and training
Requirements
- Must have a bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum 1 year of experience in IT, cybersecurity, or a related field
- Strong interest in cybersecurity and willingness to learn in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment
- Basic understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, ports/protocols)
- Familiarity with common security concepts: malware, phishing, brute force, privilege escalation, etc
- Ability to read and interpret logs and alerts (prior SIEM exposure is a plus but not required)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clear incident documentation and escalation
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work methodically under time pressure
- Comfortable working rotating shifts (including nights/weekends)
Benefits
- competitive compensation
- flexible benefits package
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
SIEMEDRIDSIPSfirewallsnetwork traffic analysisindicators of compromiselog interpretationdetection rulesmonitoring dashboards
Soft Skills
communication skillsattention to detailmethodical workability to learnteam collaborationincident documentationescalation skillstime managementadaptabilityproblem-solving