Information Security Analyst - Chennai

Your impact 

Intelsat’s Threat Management Team is focused on improving Intelsat’s security posture through security scanning, vulnerability management, monitoring and analytics, data security, and actively seeking out and addressing security concerns. An Information Security Analyst works as a technical subject matter expert on security and security practices in the greater corporate environment. An Analyst must be aware of the enterprise’s security goals, policies, procedures, and guidelines, and be actively working towards upholding those goals. 

What you will do 

• Monitor and analyze security logs, system logs, and network traffic for security events.
• Assist various teams in configuring diverse devices for logging.
• Perform in-depth root cause investigation and analysis.
• Lead incident response to security events and incidents.
• Perform vulnerability scanning, assessment, and reporting.
• Address security concerns in a way that is consistent with applicable policies, plans, and processes.
• Analyze, triage, aggregate, escalate, and report on security events, including investigation of anomalous activity and responses to cyber incidents.
• Document security processes and create playbooks and other documentation based on best practices and policy.
• Research and suggest improvements for the corporate security posture.
• Lead and present security-related material in meetings.
• Work to ensure assigned tasks and projects are completed on schedule.

 Your required experience/skills

• Four-year college degree in a technical field of study or equivalent work experience
• Technical knowledge and practical experience in networking, remote network access, network connected devices, network service software, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Experience working in a SOC or similar environment.
• Experience with reviewing IDS/IPS, EDR, firewall, OS, application, and other logs for security purposes.
• Competence in data sorting, manipulation, and correlation.
• Experience monitoring and analyzing a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system to identify security issues for remediation, rule modifications, and improvements in log handling.
• Experience with threat and vulnerability management, penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and vulnerability mitigation.
• Conduct comprehensive analysis of threat data obtained from proprietary and open-source threat intelligence resources for potential and known threats and forming plans of action in accordance with those findings.

Your success in this role will look like: 

• Having strong organizational skills and able to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• A willingness to engage and coordinate with others in the Threat Management team.
• Employing good communication skills to coordinate with your team and others at Intelsat.
• Having a willingness to dig into details and seemingly unglamorous tasks.
• Strong critical thinking/analytic skills, creativity, and a personal desire for quality.

It would be nice if you had: 

• Experience in the planning, design, and implementation of enterprise security architecture.
• Experience with a variety of OSes including Microsoft Windows, Linux, and embedded operating systems.
• Experience administering network services such as web servers, file servers, DNS services, etc.
• Knowledge of a scripting language such as BASH, PowerShell, Python, etc.
• One or more of the following security certifications: Security+, CEH, CYSA+, GCIA, GSEC, GCIA, GMON and GCDA

How we support you: 

• Hybrid work environment offering up to two days per week work from home for eligible positions.
• Development opportunities supporting professional growth championed by our dedicated Learning & Development team. 20-25% of our positions are hired internally!
• Ways to get involved: satellite launch parties, company connect events, charitable activities, team social events, recognition programs, and employee resource groups.
• Wide range of benefits and perks to help you stay healthy, happy, and productive. These include paid leave programs, medical, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits, employee wellness offerings, and more! 

These benefits are designed to support your overall well-being and help you succeed in your role.

Our D&I Commitment

We’re committed to fostering a culture and environment of diversity, inclusion and respect – a place where everyone can show up fully as themselves and do their best work every day. We're a technology leader committed to advancing diverse, inclusive teams – where belonging is rooted in our culture. Intelsat has an established Diversity & Inclusion Council and Employee Resource Groups. Intelsat is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. 

While it is important to note that meeting the minimum qualifications is a fundamental requirement for consideration, if you are enthusiastic about this role and are unsure how well your experience aligns with these requirements, we encourage you to apply. Our recruitment team will assess your application and determine if your skills and qualifications meet the essential criteria for this role or whether there might be another role within our organization that is a better match.

Other Job Info: These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job.  This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job.

As the foundational architects of satellite technology, Intelsat applies our expertise to develop breakthrough solutions that advance and secure boundless applications for our customers and partners.

At Intelsat, we increase human potential by connecting people, communities, businesses, and governments. Our employees enjoy a casual and collaborative environment, where we celebrate professional excellence in pursuit of the corporate mission. We hire skilled professionals who work in various areas such as: satellite engineering, network operations, cloud architecture, accounting, sales, legal, and more. Browse our current job openings or create a professional profile to stay informed about opportunities that match your interests and expertise.

Intelsat is subject to regulation by certain U.S. Government national security agencies, which require that we collect and share certain Personally Identifiable Information (“PII”) with the U.S. Government to obtain permission to employ non-U.S. persons in certain roles.  If selected for a role at Intelsat, we may collect and share your PII for these purposes. 

Intelsat is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Vets and Disabled