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Network Detection and Response (NDR) Specialist

Awake Security
Mumbai10-15 LPA Posted 1 Sept 2025
FULL TIME
Cybersecurity
Wireshark
Network Security

Job Description

  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Monitor network traffic to detect malicious or anomalous activity using NDR solutions (e.g., Darktrace, Vectra, ExtraHop, Corelight).
  • Configure, maintain, and fine-tune NDR tools to optimize detection capabilities and minimize false positives.
  • Conduct deep-dive analysis of network events to identify indicators of compromise (IoCs) and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
  • Collaborate with SOC analysts, threat hunters, and other teams to contain and remediate threats.
  • Perform forensic investigations of network packets and flows using tools such as Wireshark, Zeek, or Suricata.
  • Develop detection rules, playbooks, and alerting mechanisms aligned with MITRE ATT&CK framework.
  • Assist in threat intelligence enrichment and correlation with network-based alerts.
  • Prepare root cause analyses, and recommendations for enhancing network security posture.
  • Stay current on emerging threats, attack techniques, and NDR technologies.
  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 2 years focused on NDR or network security.

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