Specialist / Sr. Specialist, Security Operations Centre

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Job Number #164674 - Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, lets build a brighter, healthier future for all.

The Experience:

In today s multifaceted technology environment, it is an exciting time to be a part of the information technology team at Colgate!

Our highly technical and innovative team is dedicated to driving growth for Colgate Palmolive in this constantly evolving landscape.

What role will you play as a member of Colgate s Information Technology team

Joining Colgate-Palmolive as an SOC Analyst in the Global Information Security team, you will play a key role in strengthening our defenses against cyber threats to ensure the security and integrity of our information systems. You will apply your deep understanding of cybersecurity principles and proactive approach to identify, investigate, and mitigate security risks.

Your responsibilities will include:
Diligently supervising our IT infrastructure and quickly responding to security incidents.

Analyzing sophisticated security data and deriving actionable intelligence to avert potential security breaches.

Refining our incident response strategies in collaboration with various business units and the Global Information Technology team.

Applying your skills across various operating systems and proficiency in security tools like SIEM, email, networking, and endpoint technologies to bolster our security measures in both on-premise and cloud environments, including GCP.

Engaging with individuals and teams across Colgate-Palmolive, you will articulate key security issues and drive our comprehensive cybersecurity agenda. Your role is pivotal in upholding Colgate-Palmolive s standards for cyber hygiene and in defending the companys resources against dynamic cyber threats. This role presents both a challenge and an opportunity to enhance the protection of Colgate-Palmolive s global digital infrastructure.

Who are you

You are a function expert-

Monitor and analyze security events from various sources, such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint protection systems.

Investigate security incidents to resolve impact and root cause, implementing and refining investigation and incident response procedures.

Conduct sophisticated threat analysis and proactive threat hunting to detect and remediate advanced persistent threats (APTs).

Ensure continuous monitoring of the organizations networks and systems, generating detailed documentation on security incidents, including findings, remediation steps, and recommendations.

Maintain and improve SOC documentation and operating procedures.

You connect the dots -

Reviewing and analyzing incoming alerts from various security tools.

Correlating alerts with logs from other sources to identify patterns or anomalies.

Gathering contextual information about affected systems, users, and networks.

Integrating threat intelligence to enhance detection and response capabilities.

Analyzing user and entity behavior to identify deviations from normal patterns.

Constructing timelines of events and developing hypotheses about potential threats.

Collecting and preserving evidence, ensuring its integrity for further investigation.

Documenting all findings in detailed incident reports and escalating incidents when vital.

Recommending actions to contain and mitigate threats and implementing remediation steps.

Conducting post-incident analyses to identify gaps and continuously improving detection rules and security measures.

You are a collaborator -

Work closely with other IT and security teams to address security issues and implement best practices.

Provide guidance and support to junior SOC analysts.

Communicate effectively with the Global SOC Manager, Team Lead, and other senior leaders on security incidents and status updates.

You are an innovator -

Stay ahead of the latest cybersecurity trends, technologies, and threats.

Find opportunities for process improvements and automation within the SOC.

Participate in post-incident reviews to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement.

What you ll need (Required)

Education:

Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience:

At least 3 years of experience in a SOC environment, with demonstrable experience in incident detection, response, and threat analysis.

Skills and Competencies-

Solid grasp of cybersecurity principles, threat landscape, and incident response methodologies.

Proficiency with security tools and technologies such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint protection.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

What you ll need (Preferred)-

Certifications:

Relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CySA+, ISC(2) CC, CISSP, GSEC, GCHI, CEH, etc.) are highly desirable.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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