🔐 Consultant – Cybersecurity (Incident Response & Handling) | Deloitte India | Delhi
Job Description
📢 Summary
Deloitte India is hiring a Cybersecurity Consultant – Incident Response & Handling to join its elite Cyber Detect & Respond (D&R) team in Delhi. If you’re passionate about cyber defense, security incident analysis, threat mitigation, and SIEM tools like Splunk and QRadar, this is your opportunity to work on cutting-edge security operations in a global consulting environment.
This role is ideal for professionals with 5–8 years of SOC or cyber incident response experience who are eager to lead investigations, mitigate security threats, and contribute to proactive cyber defense strategies across enterprise environments.
🧾 Job Details at a Glance
| Job Title | Consultant – Cybersecurity Incident Response |
|---|---|
| Location | Delhi, India |
| Department | Cybersecurity – Detect & Respond (D&R) |
| Experience Level | 5–8 Years |
| Work Model | Hybrid (Occasional travel to client sites) |
| Shift Timing | Day Shift (Flexible per project needs) |
| Primary Tools/Platforms | Splunk, QRadar, Microsoft Sentinel, CrowdStrike |
| Employment Type | Full-time, Permanent |
| Entity | Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP |
🔍 Key Responsibilities
As a Cybersecurity Consultant in the Detect & Respond team, your responsibilities will include:
🔎 Security Monitoring & Triage
- Monitor security alerts via SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar, Microsoft Sentinel)
- Perform initial triage, eliminate false positives, and escalate valid threats
- Ensure documentation and tracking of incidents via ticketing systems
🛡️ Incident Handling & Response
- Lead in-depth investigation of escalated threats and vulnerabilities
- Analyze logs, correlate events, identify threat actor behavior and root causes
- Coordinate containment and remediation strategies with internal teams
⚙️ SIEM Tuning & Detection Engineering
- Develop, fine-tune, and implement detection rules and correlation logic in SIEM tools
- Customize alerts and automation to enhance response effectiveness
👨🏫 Mentorship & Process Optimization
- Mentor L1 analysts and guide junior team members on technical analysis
- Contribute to the improvement of SOC runbooks and standard operating procedures
🧠 Skills & Qualifications
✅ Essential Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in Security Operations Center (SOC) at L1/L2 level
- Proficiency in SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel)
- Strong understanding of incident response lifecycle, MITRE ATT&CK, and Cyber Kill Chain
- Familiarity with EDR tools (CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, Carbon Black)
- Deep knowledge of network protocols, OS logs, and threat detection
🌟 Preferred Certifications
- CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
- CompTIA Security+
- Splunk Core Certified
- Any related security certifications (e.g., GCIA, GCIH, or equivalent)
🎓 Education Requirements
- B.Tech / B.E. / B.Sc / BCA / MCA or Master’s in Computer Science or IT (Full-time only)
🌐 Why Join Deloitte’s Cyber Team?
- Work with global clients to tackle real-world cyber threats
- Engage in enterprise-level incident response and threat hunting
- Be part of a collaborative team culture driven by purpose, impact, and innovation
- Enjoy continuous upskilling opportunities and leadership development
🚀 Apply Now
Become a cybersecurity leader at Deloitte and defend organizations against today’s most advanced cyber threats. Take your cyber career to the next level by joining India’s most respected consulting firm.