Incident Response Analyst (Remote)

Location: Hyderabad (Remote) (IN)

Experience Level: Entry-level

Description

As an Incident Response Analyst, you will help contain and remediate cybersecurity incidents across Cynet customer and prospective customer environments. You will combine incident coordination, digital forensics, malware analysis, and threat intelligence to support effective response and continuously improve Cynet's detection and incident response capabilities.

We truly appreciate your interest in joining our team. To help us give every application the attention it deserves, please apply directly through the job posting rather than contacting team members individually.

What will you do

• Execute containment and remediation processes for cybersecurity incidents, coordinating activity across Cynet customer and prospective customer environments. 
• Perform forensic analysis of compromised assets and develop actionable remediation plans. 
• Analyze potentially malicious files to understand their functions and techniques. 
• Extract indicators of compromise and feed them into detection capabilities to support continuous improvement. 
• Participate in an on-call rotation supporting 24×7 escalations outside standard business hours. 
• Help enhance and develop Cynet's tools and capabilities for incident response. 
• Collaborate with the CyOps CTI team and Orion threat hunting team to make effective use of findings and artifacts. 
• Train CyOps team members on incident response best practices. 

Requirements

• Previous experience performing incident response in a Security Operations Center or an equivalent cybersecurity organization. 
• Hands-on experience with host and network digital forensics. 
• Strong knowledge of incident response, digital forensics, and cyber threat hunting. 
• Expertise in identifying the tactics, techniques, and procedures used by threat actors. 
• Familiarity with malware analysis. 
• Ability to coordinate assignments within a team and communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences. 
• Experience monitoring EDR, XDR, or SIEM solutions is an advantage. 

Compensation: The offered annual salary range for this role is USD 10,000–13,000. Actual compensation will depend on several factors, including seniority level and relevant experience. 

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About Us

Cynet is a leader in threat detection and response, designed to simplify security for organizations of all sizes. Our mission is to empower lean security teams and their partners with an AI-powered, unified platform that autonomously detects, protects, and responds to threats - backed by 24×7 security experts. 

With a Partner First mindset, we focus on helping customers and partners stay protected, operate confidently, and achieve their goals. Our vision is to give every organization true cybersecurity peace of mind, providing fast, accurate protection without the noise or complexity. 

Why Join Cynet 

This role is central to Cynet's security operations and customer protection, helping detect, investigate, and respond to threats affecting organizations worldwide. You'll work hands-on with real security events, deepen your expertise across threat detection and response, and contribute directly to the continuous improvement of Cynet's platform and services.