Soc Analyst

Role & responsibilities

Location: Bangalore

Company: Scientific Games

Position Overview:

Scientific Games, a global leader in lottery systems, is looking for a detail-oriented SOC Analyst to join our Security Operations Center (SOC) team based in India. The SOC Analyst will be responsible for monitoring, detecting, analyzing, and responding to security incidents using advanced security tools such as Splunk, Tanium, CrowdStrike, Imperva, and Prisma. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and will play a critical role in protecting our systems while escalating issues to global teams as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor security events and alerts from various security tools including Splunk, Tanium, CrowdStrike, Imperva, and Prisma.
• Analyze and triage security incidents to determine their severity and impact on lottery systems.
• Conduct initial incident response activities, including containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Investigate potential security incidents to determine root cause and recommend remediation actions.
• Collaborate with global SOC teams to ensure effective incident response and continuous improvement.
• Create and maintain incident reports, documenting findings, actions taken, and lessons learned.
• Assist in the development and refinement of SOC processes, procedures, and playbooks.
• Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies to proactively protect the organization.
• Participate in regular SOC team meetings and provide input on improving security posture.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in a SOC environment or related cybersecurity role.
• Familiarity with security tools such as Splunk, Tanium, CrowdStrike, Imperva, and Prisma.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to investigate and resolve security incidents.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, including threat intelligence, malware analysis, and vulnerability management.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a global, team-oriented environment.
• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CSA, or equivalent are a plus.