Purple Team Analyst

Zensar Technologies

Experience: 6+ yrs
Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Job type: Full-time

Required skills

CALDERA
Atomic Red Team
MITRE ATT&CK

About the role

We are seeking a talented and collaborative Purple Team Analyst to join our dynamic team at Zensar Technologies Limited. In this role, you will play a crucial part in our security operations, working closely with both red and blue teams to simulate and analyze potential threats, ensuring our organization's security measures are robust and effective. Your expertise will contribute to a proactive and collaborative security environment, helping us stay ahead of emerging threats and vulnerabilities.

Responsibilities

Execute simulated attack exercises using tools like CALDERA or Atomic Red Team, sharing findings transparently.
Analyze detection gaps with blue teams, identifying areas for improvement in security tools and processes.
Monitor the threat landscape to update simulations based on the latest attacker behaviors and emerging threats.
Refine security controls, including firewall rules and alert thresholds, to optimize the security stack's performance.
Conduct post-incident analyses to identify root causes of vulnerabilities and enhance incident response playbooks.
Collaborate with diverse security teams, fostering effective communication and knowledge sharing.
Stay updated with the latest cybersecurity trends and best practices to enhance our security posture.
Provide insights and recommendations to improve the organization's overall security strategy.
Document and report on purple team activities, ensuring a comprehensive record of simulations and findings.

Qualifications

Deep technical expertise in networking, operating systems (Windows/Linux), and cybersecurity tools.
Experience in either penetration testing, vulnerability management, or SOC analysis, with exposure to both red and blue team operations preferred.
Proficiency with the MITRE ATT&CK framework for mapping TTPs.
Strong collaboration and communication skills to facilitate effective teamwork between security teams.
Analytical mindset with a problem-solving approach to security challenges.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
A proactive attitude towards learning and adapting to new security threats and technologies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clear documentation and reporting.
A passion for cybersecurity and a commitment to continuous professional development.

Company

At Zensar, we’re “experience-led everything”. We are committed to conceptualizing, designing, engineering, marketing, and managing digital solutions and experiences for over 130 leading enterprises. We are a company driven by a bold purpose: Together, we shape experiences for better futures. Whether for our clients, our people, or the world around us, this belief powers everything we do. At the heart of our culture is ONE with Client - a set of four core values that reflect who we are and how we work: One Zensar, Nurturing, Empowering, and Client Focus.

Part of the $4.8 billion RPG Group, we’re a community of 10,000+ innovators across 30+ global locations, including Milpitas, Seattle, Princeton, Cape Town, London, Zurich, Singapore, and Mexico City. Explore Life at Zensar and join us to Grow. Own. Achieve. Learn. to be the best version of yourself.

We believe the best work happens when individuality is celebrated, growth is encouraged, and well-being is prioritized. We are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veteran status.

About Zensar Technologies

Global technology firm providing digital transformation and infrastructure services.

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