SOC Analyst - Senior Security Engineer

Job Description: SOC AnalystPosition: Security Operations Center (SOC) AnalystLocation: [Bangalore/Noida]Job Type: Full-Time

Paytm is India’s leading digital payments and financial services company, which is focused on driving consumers and merchants to its platform by offering them a variety of payment use cases. Paytm provides consumers with services like utility payments and money transfers, while empowering them to pay via Paytm Payment Instruments (PPI) like Paytm Wallet, Paytm UPI, Paytm Payments Bank Netbanking, Paytm FASTag and Paytm Postpaid - Buy Now, Pay Later. To merchants, Paytm offers acquiring devices like Soundbox, EDC, QR and Payment Gateway where payment aggregation is done through PPI and also other banks’ financial instruments. To further enhance merchants’ business, Paytm offers merchants commerce services through advertising and Paytm Mini app store. Operating on this platform leverage, the company then offers credit services such as merchant loans, personal loans and BNPL, sourced by its financial partners.

Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced SOC Analyst(24/7 shifts) to monitor, detect, and respond to cybersecurity incidents. You will leverage industry-standard security tools (e.g.,SIEM, EDR, CSPM) to safeguard our systems and data, ensuring swift and effective responses to threats.

Key ResponsibilitiesIncident Monitoring & Response: Monitor network traffic, logs, and security alerts to detect and respond to incidents in real-time. Utilize frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK and Cyber Kill Chain for incident analysis.Threat Detection & Mitigation: Investigate malware, breaches, and anomalies using SIEM and EDR tools. Create use cases and correlation rules to enhance detection capabilities.Security Tool Management: Configure, update, and optimize SIEM, EDR/XDR tools to detect and prevent security threats.Documentation & Reporting: Document incidents, provide clear reports on findings, and communicate with stakeholders on incident status and resolution. Well versed with any ticketing tool.Compliance & Process Improvement: Ensure compliance with security policies and contribute to continuous process improvement in incident response and security operations.

QualificationsEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, or a related field.Experience: 2+ years in SOC or cybersecurity roles, with hands-on experience in SIEM (e.g., QRadar, Splunk), and EDR tools.Skills: Strong knowledge of network protocols, threat analysis, and security architecture. Experience with MITRE ATT&CK and Cyber Kill Chain frameworks.Certifications: Preferred certifications include CompTIA Security+, CEH, or equivalent

Why join us Because you get an opportunity to make a difference, and have a great time doing that . You are challenged and encouraged here to do stuff that is meaningful for you and for those we serve. You should work with us if you think seriously about what technology can do for people .We are successful, and our successes are rooted in our people's collective energy and unwavering focus on the customer, and that's how it will always be.

Compensation: If you are the right fit, we believe in creating wealth for you. With enviable 500 mn+ registered users, 21 mn+ merchants and depth of data in our ecosystem, we are in a unique position to democratize credit for deserving consumers & merchants – and we are committed to it. India’s largest digital lending story is brewing here. It is your opportunity to be a part of the story!