Senior Security Monitoring and Response Analyst (Incident Reponder)

Mastercard is hiring a Senior Security Monitoring and Response Analyst (Incident Reponder) in Pune.

Our Purpose Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential. Title and Summary Senior Security Monitoring and Response Analyst (Incident Reponder)

Responsibilities

• Provide support to SOC analysts and serve as an escalation point for alerts generated by SIEM, EDR, and other security technologies, enabling rapid identification of potential threats
• Perform advanced triage of security incidents , including log analysis , threat validation , DFIR , Malware analysis and Impact assessment .
• Execute incident response activities such as containment , eradication , recovery , and documentation
• Collaborate with cross-function teams to investigate root causes and strengthen defensive controls
• Maintenance & Creation of SOP relate Incident Response , Regulatory Reporting and Forensic or Malware Analysis technique and more .
• Support threat hunting efforts by proactively identifying anomalous behavior and emerging threat patterns
• Provide continuous feedback & lead improving of alert fidelity, automation opportunities, SOC training and detection logic

All about you

• Advanced level of experience in Security Operations, Incident Response, Threat Detection, DFIR,

Malware Reverse Engineering.

• Strong expertise in log analysis, EDR platforms, SIEM technologies (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel)
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex incident investigations, including lateral movement analysis, malware triage, and cloud incident handling
• Deep understanding of network security, operating system internals (Windows, Linux), and common attack techniques (MITRE ATT&CK, kill chain)
• Familiarity with forensics (endpoint, memory, network) and evidence preservation methodologies.
• Hands‑on experience performing containment, eradication, and recovery across diverse environments (on‑prem, cloud, hybrid)
• Strong knowledge of threat intelligence, TTP mapping, and adversary behaviour interpretation.

About Mastercard

The Security Operation Centre Incident Response (SOCIR) Team is looking for a Senior Security Monitoring and Response Analyst (Incident Responder) to Strengthen our capability in detecting , triaging, and responding to cybersecurity threats across the organization. The Ideal candidate is analytical , detail-oriented, calm under pressure, and passionate about threat detection and response. They demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities, communicate clearly, and thrive in a fast paced operation