Senior Engineer - Monitoring Tools, Event Monitoring

India
Job Description

Senior Engineer - Monitoring Tools, Event Monitoring

Noida, Uttar Pradesh

Job Summary

 Department: Security Operations Center (SOC) \\\\r\\\\nExperience Level: 1–3 Years \\\\r\\\\nEmployment Type: Full-time \\\\r\\\\nPosition Overview \\\\r\\\\nWe are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive SOC Analyst with 1–3 years of hands-on \\\\r\\\\nsecurity operations experience to join our team. In this role, you will serve as a core defender \\\\r\\\\nof our digital assets, utilizing Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSIAM to monitor, triage, investigate, \\\\r\\\\nand respond to security threats across our network, endpoints, cloud, and identity infrastructure. \\\\r\\\\nThe ideal candidate understands modern threat landscapes, possesses strong analytical skills, \\\\r\\\\nand leverages automation and telemetry to reduce mean time to detect (MTTD) and mean time

Key Responsibilities

 Department: Security Operations Center (SOC) \\\\r\\\\nExperience Level: 1–3 Years \\\\r\\\\nEmployment Type: Full-time \\\\r\\\\nPosition Overview \\\\r\\\\nWe are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive SOC Analyst with 1–3 years of hands-on \\\\r\\\\nsecurity operations experience to join our team. In this role, you will serve as a core defender \\\\r\\\\nof our digital assets, utilizing Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSIAM to monitor, triage, investigate, \\\\r\\\\nand respond to security threats across our network, endpoints, cloud, and identity infrastructure. \\\\r\\\\nThe ideal candidate understands modern threat landscapes, possesses strong analytical skills, \\\\r\\\\nand leverages automation and telemetry to reduce mean time to detect (MTTD) and mean time

Skill Requirements

Core Experience & Certifications \\\\r\\\\n● 1 to 3 years of experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or Incident \\\\r\\\\nResponse environment. \\\\r\\\\n● Direct experience using Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSIAM or Cortex XDR. \\\\r\\\\n● Relevant industry certifications (at least one preferred): \\\\r\\\\n○ Palo Alto Networks Certified XSIAM Analyst or PCDRA (Palo Alto Networks \\\\r\\\\nCertified Detection and Remediation Analyst) \\\\r\\\\n○ CompTIA Security+, CySA+, or GIAC (GSEC/GCIH) \\\\r\\\\nTechnical & Security Focus Skills \\\\r\\\\n● SIEM / XDR / SOAR: Understanding of log ingestion, correlation, alert grouping, and \\\\r\\\\nplaybook execution within XSIAM. \\\\r\\\\n● Querying Languages: Hands-on ability to write and modify XQL (Cortex Query \\\\r\\\\nLanguage) or similar SIEM query languages (KQL, SPL). \\\\r\\\\n● Networking & Protocols: Solid grasp of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, VPNs, firewalls, and \\\\r\\\\nproxy architecture. \\\\r\\\\n● Operating Systems & Endpoints: Working knowledge of Windows (Registry, Event \\\\r\\\\nLogs), Linux, and macOS internal security mechanisms. \\\\r\\\\n● Attack Frameworks: Strong understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK; framework, Cyber \\\\r\\\\nKill Chain, and common vector entry tactics (phishing, drive-by downloads, credential \\\\r\\\\nstuffing). \\\\r\\\\n● Identity & Cloud Security: Familiarity with Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure \\\\r\\\\nAD), SSO, MFA, and general AWS/Azure security concepts. \\\\r\\\\n● Scripting (Plus): Basic proficiency in Python or PowerShell for basic automation and \\\\r\\\\nlog parsing.
Other Requirement : Soft Skills \\\\r\\\\n● Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities under pressure. \\\\r\\\\n● Excellent clear verbal and written technical reporting skills. \\\\r\\\\n● Ability to work effectively in shift/rotational monitoring operational environments. \\\\r\\\\nPreferred / Nice-to-Have Skills \\\\r\\\\n● Experience with Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) or Prisma Cloud \\\\r\\\\nintegrations. \\\\r\\\\n● Experience participating in basic threat hunting or tabletop incident response exercises. \\\\r\\\\n● Exposure to forensic artifact collection (memory dumps, PCAP analysis).
Key Sourcing Information : NA
Job Description : Cortex XSIAM SOC Analyst

Other Requirements

: Soft Skills \\\\r\\\\n● Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities under pressure. \\\\r\\\\n● Excellent clear verbal and written technical reporting skills. \\\\r\\\\n● Ability to work effectively in shift/rotational monitoring operational environments. \\\\r\\\\nPreferred / Nice-to-Have Skills \\\\r\\\\n● Experience with Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) or Prisma Cloud \\\\r\\\\nintegrations. \\\\r\\\\n● Experience participating in basic threat hunting or tabletop incident response exercises. \\\\r\\\\n● Exposure to forensic artifact collection (memory dumps, PCAP analysis).

 

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HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 230,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending September 2026 totaled $14.8 billion.