Job Title: Assistant Manager | Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) | Delhi | Cyber Defense & Resil

Job requisition ID :: 101085

Date: Mar 25, 2026

Location: Delhi

Designation: Assistant Manager

Entity: Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP

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India’s impact on the global economy has increased at an exponential rate and Deloitte presents an opportunity to unleash and realise your potential amongst cutting edge leaders, and organisations shaping the future of the region, and indeed, the world beyond.

At Deloitte, your whole self to work, every day. Combine that with our drive to propel with purpose and you have the perfect playground to collaborate, innovate, grow, and make an impact that matters.

The team

Deloitte helps organizations prevent cyberattacks and protect valuable assets. We believe in being secure, vigilant, and resilient—not only by looking at how to prevent and respond to attacks, but at how to manage cyber risk in a way that allows you to unleash new opportunities. Embed cyber risk at the start of strategy development for more effective management of information and technology risks

Your work profile

As Assistant Manager in our Cyber Team you’ll build and nurture positive working relationships with teams and clients with the intention to exceed client expectations: -

Role Overview

The Microsoft Sentinel L2 Analyst is responsible for advanced threat detection, incident investigation, and response across client environments. This role acts as a key escalation point from L1 analysts, handling complex security incidents and ensuring effective containment, eradication, and recovery. The analyst will leverage Microsoft Sentinel and integrated security tools to perform deep investigations, improve detection logic, and enhance SOC capabilities. The role requires strong incident response expertise, log analysis skills, and the ability to operate in dynamic and high-pressure environments.

Key Responsibilities:

· Investigate and respond to escalated security incidents from L1 analysts.

· Perform in-depth analysis of alerts and events using Microsoft Sentinel and other security platforms.

· Execute incident response activities including containment, eradication, and recovery.

· Correlate data from multiple sources: Firewalls, IDS/IPS, EDR, Azure AD, endpoints, and cloud environments.

· Conduct root cause analysis and identify attack vectors and impacted assets.

· Develop and fine-tune detection rules, analytics, and hunting queries in Microsoft Sentinel.

· Utilize KQL (Kusto Query Language) to perform advanced threat hunting and log analysis.

· Work with SOAR capabilities to automate response actions and improve efficiency.

· Create and maintain incident response playbooks, SOPs, and runbooks.

· Provide detailed incident reports and technical briefings to stakeholders.

· Assist L1 analysts in triage and provide mentorship and guidance.

· Monitor and ensure health and integrity of log ingestion pipelines.

· Participate in threat hunting and proactive detection initiatives.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, Cloud, Security Engineering).

Required Skills & Expertise

· Experience: 4+ years in SOC operations, incident response, or cybersecurity monitoring.

· SIEM Expertise: Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel and other SIEM tools.

· Incident Response: Solid understanding of incident response lifecycle and handling real-world incidents.

· Threat Frameworks: Working knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK and cyber kill chain concepts.

· Log Analysis: Ability to analyze and correlate logs across network, endpoint, and cloud sources.

· KQL: Proficiency in writing complex queries for investigation and threat hunting.

· EDR Tools: Hands-on experience with tools like Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, etc.

· Operating Systems: Strong knowledge of Windows, Active Directory, and basic Linux systems.

· Networking: Good understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, VPN).

· Cloud Security: Experience with Azure security monitoring and cloud-native threats.

· SOAR Exposure: Familiarity with automation tools and playbook execution.

· Communication: Ability to create detailed reports and communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

· Experience with malware analysis and basic forensic investigation.

· Knowledge of Azure Defender, M365 Defender, and identity-based threats.

· Scripting knowledge (PowerShell, Python) for automation.

· Experience working in MSSP or enterprise SOC environments.

· Exposure to threat intelligence platforms and IOC-based investigations.

Education & Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cyber Security, or related field.
Preferred certifications:
Microsoft SC-200
CompTIA Security+ CompTIA CySA+
GIAC (GCIH preferred) or equivalent certifications

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