Information Security Engineer

Consultant - Cyber Defense Center (CDC)

Designation: Consultant - Information Security Group Location: Bangalore Department: Information Security Group (ISG) Reporting To: CDC Manager / CISO

Role Overview

Tredence is seeking a Cyber Security professional to join its Cyber Defense Center (CDC) within the Information Security Group. The role focuses on SOC governance, incident management, threat hunting, cyber threat intelligence, security monitoring, and continuous improvement of security operations. The candidate will work closely with the Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP), internal stakeholders, customers, and regulatory bodies to strengthen the organization's cyber resilience.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end cyber security incident response and investigations.
• Govern and monitor MSSP-delivered 24x7 SOC operations.
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for security incidents and drive corrective actions.
• Ensure complete security telemetry visibility across the organization.
• Implement and enhance SIEM, Threat Hunting, CTI, and Dark Web monitoring capabilities.
• Monitor external security posture and coordinate risk remediation.
• Develop and maintain Incident Management policies and procedures.
• Conduct Cyber Security Tabletop Exercises (TTEs) and simulation exercises.
• Coordinate with customers and regulatory bodies (e.g., CERT-In) on security incidents.
• Create CDC metrics, dashboards, and executive reports for CISO reviews.
• Evaluate emerging security technologies through Proof of Concepts (POCs).
• Drive SOAR-based automation initiatives to improve SOC efficiency.
• Contribute to centralized threat intelligence platforms and knowledge management.

Required Technical Skills Security Operations & Incident Response

• SOC Operations (24x7 environment)
• Security Incident Management
• Digital Forensics & Investigation
• Evidence Handling & Chain of Custody
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Threat Management

• Threat Hunting
• Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI)
• Dark Web Monitoring
• IOC Correlation
• CVE Analysis
• Security Monitoring & Detection Engineering

Security Frameworks

• MITRE ATT&CK Framework
• Lockheed Martin Cyber Kill Chain
• ISO 27035 Incident Response
• ISO 27001
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework
• NIST 800-53
• PCI-DSS
• HIPAA
• SOC 1 / SOC 2
• SOX Controls

Security Technologies

• SIEM Platforms
• SOAR Platforms
• Security Automation
• Threat Intelligence Platforms
• Cloud Security (Azure, AWS, GCP)
  Preferred Certifications

  • CISSP
  • CISM
  • CCSP
  • ISO 27001 Lead Implementer / Lead Auditor
  • Microsoft Azure Security Certifications
  • AWS Security Certifications
  • Google Cloud Security Certifications

  Soft Skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Proactive and continuous learning mindset.
  • Self-driven, innovative, and collaborative approach.