Senior Security Analyst
On-siteColombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
Job Summary
Conduct advanced threat detection and response by acting as a technical escalation point for security events, utilizing modern SIEM, XDR, and NDR tools to hunt, triage, and remediate threats across networks and endpoints. Participate actively in incident response efforts, performing root-cause analysis, containment, and eradication while occasionally liaising with customers on high-priority escalations. Mature the vulnerability management program by performing deep-dive scans, analyzing attack surfaces, and collaborating with engineering teams to prioritize remediation. Administer the UpGuard platform to continuously assess the external attack surface and evaluate third-party vendor security postures. Assist in designing and automating security platforms, playbooks, and processes used by the cyber team to ensure online integrity and safety.
Required Qualifications
- Solid technical experience in a Security Operations Centre (SOC), Incident Response, or dedicated Security Engineering role
- Hands-on expertise with enterprise-grade security tools, specific or equivalent to the following: Enterprise SIEM, XDR, Enterprise Vulnerability management tools, Secure Email Gateways, NDR
- Deep technical Windows Server environments, M365/AWS Cloud environments, Active Directory/EntraID, virtualization, and enterprise networking protocols (TCP/IP, routing/switching, firewalls)
- Knowledge of Linux/Unix administration
- Strong understanding of modern attack vectors, threat actor TTPs (mapped to MITRE ATT&CK), and advanced security monitoring techniques
- Excellent written and oral communication skills (English), with the ability to translate complex technical threats and vulnerabilities into clear, actionable advice for both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Strong self-management skills with the ability to prioritize critical alerts and lead incidents under pressure
- Relevant industry certifications
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