Security Analyst III
Posted 2025-10-26
Remote, USA
Full Time
Immediate Start
Role - Security Analyst III - INShift - Night Shift Location - Remote / Hyrid - Gurgaon Experience - 5+ yrs Job Profile SummaryPerform real-time monitoring and analysis of security events from multiple sources. Identify source or cause and provide recommendations for secure infrastructure through policy, practices, risk management, engineering, and improved operations. Responsible for adhering to company security policies and procedures and any other relevant policies and standards as directed. Critical Competencies Excellence: Exceeds expectations by consistently demonstrating accountability, discipline, high performance, and a proven track record of exceptional resultsCustomer-driven: Prioritizes customer needs and satisfaction through collaborative and proactive problem-solving, and an unwavering commitment to customer success Expertise: Possesses deep understanding of customer needs and continually grows andenhances skills to provide customer-focused solutionsAgility: Quickly adapts and responds to dynamic customer needs and expectations through innovative solutions. Compassion: Cultivates a positive and supportive environment to effectively work together towards a common goal, fostering trust within Rackspace and with external stakeholders Key Responsibilities Other Incidental tasks related to the job, as necessary. Monitor and analyze log files from a variety of sources, including but not limited to NIDS, HIDS, firewall logs, and system logs (Windows and Unix) to identify possible threats to network securityTriage security events: assess the priority and determine riskReceive escalations of events from lower level analystsUse the Cyber Kill Chain, current intelligence information, and investigative techniques to proactively review customers environments searching for anomalous behaviorIdentify, modify, and manipulate applicable system components within Windows, Unix, or Linux (e.g., passwords, user accounts, files)Reconstruct cyber events, assess cyber threat and scope of impact, identify and track any internal lateral or external movement, and develop response solutionsInteract with security community to obtain technical cyber threat intelligence; track cyber threat actors/campaigns based on technical analysis and open source/third party intelligenceResearch and track new exploits and cyber threats; conduct cursory and/or in-depth computer forensic investigations (i.e. packet captures, endpoint behaviors, etc.), or collaborate with peers when appropriate for hand-offs/escalationsConduct analysis of malicious code and weaponized documents through behavioral analysis or reverse engineering. Communicate and report on key intelligence, analysis and response activities, relevant metrics, and KPIsWork as a part of an Incident Response Team to investigate and remediate active threats while accurately documenting results using standard incident response techniques and the incident response process Knowledge Intermediate knowledge of various Compliance Regulations/ Standards; PCI, ISO27001, Audit Standard #70, Safe Harbor, HIPPA and FISMAIntermediate knowledge of IT Risk Management, Governance, Risk and Compliance, Information Security, Data Privacy, Vendor Management, and/or Business Continuity Management Skills Analytical Skills Cloud Computing Cybersecurity Database Management ERP Software Skills Audit Skills Investigative Skills Low Voltage Cabling Network/Systems Skills Process Improvement Project Management Risk Assessment/Management Strategic Planning Vendor Management Certifications Sec+, GSEC, and Net+ certifications required • Prefer completion of, or work toward, SANS GIAC/GCIA/GCIH/GCFA, etc. or other network/system security certifications Experience 5 - 7 years of experience in the field of role required Additional Information About Rackspace TechnologyWe are the multicloud solutions experts. We combine our expertise with the world’s leading technologies — across applications, data and security — to deliver end-to-end solutions. We have a proven record of advising customers based on their business challenges, designing solutions that scale, building and managing those solutions, and optimizing returns into the future. Named a best place to work, year after year according to Fortune, Forbes and Glassdoor, we attract and develop world-class talent. Join us on our mission to embrace technology, empower customers and deliver the future. More on Rackspace TechnologyThough we’re all different, Rackers thrive through our connection to a central goal: to be a valued member of a winning team on an inspiring mission. We bring our whole selves to work every day. And we embrace the notion that unique perspectives fuel innovation and enable us to best serve our customers and communities around the globe. We welcome you to apply today and want you to know that we are committed to offering equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender reassignment or identity or expression, genetic information, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, military or veteran status, nationality, ethnic or national origin, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any legally protected characteristic. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. Apply to this Job