Job Summary (List Format) Cyber SOC OT Security Analyst Level 2
- Monitor and analyze security events and incidents within Operational Technology (OT) environments focusing on Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and OT networks.
- Conduct in-depth investigations of complex security incidents including root cause analysis and incident timeline development.
- Apply industry-standard incident response frameworks (e.g. NIST MITRE ATT&CK for ICS) to classify and respond to threats.
- Utilize threat intelligence tools and sandbox environments for malware and artifact analysis within OT networks.
- Analyze OT system logs network traffic and protocol behaviors (e.g. SCADA DCS PLCs) to detect unauthorized communications and anomalous activity.
- Collaborate with OT security engineers IT SOC CIR teams and external vendors to escalate and remediate security incidents.
- Refine alert rules and detection logic to reduce false positives and improve OT SOC operational efficiency.
- Document incident findings support continuous improvement of SOC playbooks and contribute to the OT SOC knowledgebase.
- Participate in OT-focused threat hunting activities using behavioral analysis and attack-path simulation.
- Ensure alignment with OT cybersecurity compliance requirements (e.g. ISA/IEC 62443 NIST SP 800-82 ISO 27001).
- Support vulnerability management and patch advisory processes for OT assets with limited patch cycles.
- Maintain flexibility to work in 24/7 rotational shifts including weekends as required by the SOC operation.
Technical Skills Required:
- Strong understanding of OT/ICS protocols (e.g. Modbus DNP3 OPC) and industrial network architectures.
- Experience with OT cybersecurity tools (e.g. Nozomi Claroty Dragos).
- Proficiency with SIEM platforms (e.g. Sentinel Splunk QRadar) for event triage.
- Understanding of network security controls (firewalls proxies segmentation) in OT environments.
- Familiarity with vulnerability scanning and threat intelligence tools (e.g. THOR Scanner VMRay).
- Awareness of compliance standards relevant to OT security.
Desirable Skills:
- Experience with Red Team/Blue Team exercises in OT/ICS environments.
- Familiarity with GRC and OT-specific risk assessment tools.
Other Requirements:
- 3 6 years of relevant cybersecurity experience.
- Ability to work in rotational shifts (24/7 including weekends).
- Based in Bengaluru; reports to OT SOC Lead/Manager.