Security Operations Administrator

Summary

Join HackerRank as a Security Operations Administrator and contribute to enhancing our security posture. This full-time, remote position within India involves monitoring security tools, conducting vulnerability assessments, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. You will collaborate with IT, DevOps, and Engineering teams to address security issues and maintain documentation. Responsibilities include security monitoring and incident management, vulnerability and risk management, collaboration with cross-functional teams, maintaining compliance and documentation, security tool maintenance, and staying informed on emerging threats. The ideal candidate possesses 1-3 years of experience in a relevant field and familiarity with various security tools and compliance frameworks. HackerRank offers a competitive benefits package.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in Security Operations, Incident Response, or similar roles
• Familiarity with security tools like SIEM, CSPM, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability scanners
• Exposure to compliance frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and CCPA
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for investigating incidents
• Effective communication and documentation skills
• Knowledge of cloud security practices, particularly AWS
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks effectively

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring SIEM, IDS/IPS, and other tools to detect, investigate, and respond to security incidents
• Help with vulnerability assessments and track security misconfigurations, ensuring there are plans to remediate risks in both internal and product infrastructure
• Work with cross-functional teams to apply security best practices and address vulnerabilities
• Support SOC 2, ISO 27001, and other compliance initiatives by preparing for audits, responding to security questionnaires, and maintaining documentation
• Assist in configuring and maintaining threat detection and prevention settings in SIEM and other security tools
• Help monitor threat intelligence feeds and assist in adjusting configurations to respond to emerging risks

Benefits

• One-time home office set up stipend
• Monthly Remote Work Enablement Stipend
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• Wellbeing Benefits (Headspace, etc)
• Flexible paid time off, paid leave for new parents, and flexible work hours
• Insurance for all employees (term life, personal accident, medical) along with medical insurance for their dependents
• Employee stock options, flexible work hours, and time off