Lead Cyber Security Analyst
Location: Hyderabad, India Work Arrangement: On-Site
About the Role
As a Lead Cyber Security Analyst at Hyland, you will serve as a senior technical leader and trusted advisor responsible for overseeing Security Operations, Incident Response, Threat Hunting, Detection Engineering, Security Automation, and Security Modernization initiatives. You will lead and mentor Cyber Security Analysts across all levels (L1, L2, and L3), drive operational excellence, and partner with leadership to strengthen Hyland's overall security posture through advanced threat detection, AI-driven security capabilities, and next-generation security operations. This role is ideal for a strategic, results-driven security leader who combines deep technical expertise with a passion for innovation, automation, and building world-class security operations.
Your Role Responsibilities – Here's What You'll Do
- Provide leadership and day-to-day operational oversight for Security Operations Center (SOC) activities; lead, coordinate, and manage major cyber security incidents, investigations, and threat response efforts across L1, L2, and L3 analyst functions
- Oversee security monitoring, threat hunting, detection engineering, incident response, and vulnerability management activities; drive the development and execution of SOC strategies, roadmaps, operational processes, and performance improvements
- Design, implement, and maintain enterprise security solutions across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments; leverage AI-powered security technologies, automation platforms, and advanced analytics to improve detection and response capabilities
- Develop and maintain incident response plans, recovery procedures, playbooks, runbooks, and operational frameworks; support and administer enterprise security technologies including SIEM, EDR/XDR, SOAR, Threat Intelligence, Security Posture Management, File Integrity Monitoring, and Cloud Security platforms
- Lead threat and vulnerability assessments, purple team exercises, and security readiness initiatives; conduct vendor risk reviews, technology assessments, and security architecture evaluations; present security metrics, risks, incidents, and strategic recommendations to leadership and executive stakeholders
- Mentor, coach, and develop Cyber Security Analysts across all levels; drive knowledge sharing, training, and technical skill development initiatives; foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence
- SIEM Platforms: Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, QRadar
- EDR/XDR Solutions
- Security Orchestration & Automation (SOAR)
- Threat Intelligence Platforms
- Security Posture Management Solutions
- File Integrity Monitoring Solutions
- Cloud Security Platforms: Azure, AWS, GCP
- Scripting & Automation: Python, PowerShell, APIs
Role Essentials – What You'll Need
- Bachelor's Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience; minimum 8+ years of experience in Cyber Security, including leadership responsibilities; proven experience leading Security Operations, Incident Response, and Threat Detection teams
- Expert knowledge of security architecture, security controls, networking, operating systems, and cloud environments; deep understanding of Microsoft and Linux/Unix operating systems
- Hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR/XDR, SOAR, Threat Intelligence, and Security Monitoring technologies; experience with AI-assisted security operations, Agentic AI capabilities, automation technologies, and Model Context Protocols (MCP)
- Strong experience across Security Operations Center (SOC), Incident Response (IR), Threat Hunting, Detection Engineering, Threat Intelligence, Security Automation, Vulnerability Management, and Cloud Security
- Strong stakeholder management, executive communication, and leadership skills; ability to present security metrics, risks, incidents, and strategic recommendations to leadership and executive stakeholders
What We'd Like to See – Preferred Skills
- Experience in SOC Transformation, Security Modernization, Incident Response Program Development, and Threat Hunting & Detection Engineering
- Hands-on experience with AI-driven security operations, Agentic AI security capabilities, and Security Automation & Orchestration (SOAR)
- Experience with MITRE ATT&CK Framework Mapping, Digital Forensics, Incident Investigation, and Purple Teaming & Security Validation
- Experience in Cloud Security (Azure, AWS, GCP), Security Architecture & Engineering, and Security Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Preferred certifications: CISSP, CISM, CCSP, GIAC (GCIH, GCFA, GCIA, GCDA, GCTI), CompTIA Security+/CySA+/CASP+, Microsoft SC-200/AZ-500, Splunk Enterprise Security Certifications, SOAR Platform Certifications, or CEH
About Hyland
Hyland is the pioneer of the Content Innovation Cloud™, delivering ubiquitous enterprise intelligence to organizations with solutions that unlock actionable insights and drive automation. © Hyland. All rights reserved.
Trusted by thousands of organizations worldwide, including many of the Fortune 100, Hyland's solutions create the foundation for a connected, agentic enterprise, where teams harness the power of AI to redefine how they operate and engage with those they serve. For additional information on Hyland's platform and services, please visit Hyland.com.
Since 1991, it has been Hyland's mission to help our employees, customers and partners exceed their potential with our industry-leading content services platform. Our employees exude a contagious energy and are passionate about what they do – whether it's helping customers succeed, raising up their fellow Hylanders, or engaging in the communities where they live and work.
The #HylandLife hashtag encompasses our employee-centric culture. Our employees live our culture day in and day out by bringing their best self to work. Hyland supports them to do just that through career development resources, wellbeing programs and innovation practices. We thrive on diverse viewpoints and new ideas and believe that a positive, inclusive workplace is imperative to sustainable success.
As we've grown to a company of nearly 4,000 strong, we have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our communities. We strongly support employee initiatives and align our giving campaigns and programs to organizations that are important to them.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Hyland is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. Information collected during the hiring process is used solely to assess qualifications, verify identity, and comply with legal requirements.
