Role Overview:
As an InfoSec Specialist, you will lead cloud security efforts as part of McAfee’s SOC to be the first line of defense. You will use various defense tools to conduct analysis, help strengthen security controls and drive cross-functional team efforts with a customer-oriented approach to ensure that a secure workspace is provided to McAfee’s workforce.
This is a remote position; however you may be required to be onsite at our Bangalore office on as-needed basis.
About the role :
- Drive content and process development for cyber defense tools, including the creation and validation of IOCs for new or observed threats.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve security incidents and improve McAfee’s security posture.
- Possess deep technical understanding of cloud security and excellent knowledge of AWS, GCP, and Azure.
- Enhance workflows for cloud-native security tools and design cloud security transformation projects from planning to deployment.
- Notify SOC managers of suspected cyber incidents, document incidents, and provide cybersecurity recommendations to leadership based on significant threats and vulnerabilities.
About you:
- We are looking for a candidate with 4 to 6 years of relevant experience who possesses strong critical thinking and analytical skills, and has led efforts in one or more phases of the Incident Response lifecycle.
- You should have a solid understanding of cybersecurity principles, risk management, and cloud security monitoring (AWS, GCP, Azure).
- You should have experience mentoring junior analysts, improving security technologies and processes, and driving security improvements.
- Knowledge of the Security Operation Center (SOC), Information Security Common Body of Knowledge, process automation, and SOAR tools is essential.
- Preferred certifications include GCIH, GCFA, CEH, Network+, Security+, or equivalent industry-standard certifications.
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Company Overview
McAfee is a leader in personal security for consumers. Focused on protecting people, not just devices, McAfee consumer solutions adapt to users’ needs in an always online world, empowering them to live securely through integrated, intuitive solutions that protects their families and communities with the right security at the right moment.
Company Benefits and Perks:
We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone at McAfee to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We offer a variety of social programs, flexible work hours and family-friendly benefits to all of our employees.
- Bonus Program
- Pension and Retirement Plans
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Support for Community Involvement
We're serious about our commitment to diversity which is why McAfee prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.
