
Associate Security Analyst
Bloomreach · India
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $80,000 / year
- India
Job highlights
- Protect e-commerce environment from threats.
- Analyze security logs and detect anomalies.
- Monitor cloud infrastructure and threat landscape.
- Collaborate on incidents and investigations.
- Contribute to security operations improvements.
About the role
About Bloomreach
Bloomreach is building the world’s premier agentic platform for personalization. We’re revolutionizing how businesses connect with their customers, building and deploying AI agents to personalize the entire customer journey.
We're taking autonomous search mainstream, making product discovery more intuitive and conversational for customers, and more profitable for businesses. We’re making conversational shopping a reality, connecting every shopper with tailored guidance and product expertise — available on demand, at every touchpoint in their journey. We're designing the future of autonomous marketing, taking the work out of workflows, and reclaiming the creative, strategic, and customer-first work marketers were always meant to do.
And we're building all of that on the intelligence of a single AI engine — Loomi AI — so that personalization isn't only autonomous…it's also consistent. From retail to financial services, hospitality to gaming, businesses use Bloomreach to drive higher growth and lasting loyalty. We power personalization for more than 1,400 global brands, including American Eagle, Sonepar, and Pandora.
Job Overview
Join the Bloomreach GIST (Global Information Security & Technology) team as an Associate Security Analyst and help protect our e-commerce environment from threats, vulnerabilities, and sophisticated attackers. Your work will have a significant impact on numerous customers across various e-commerce verticals and hundreds of millions of online users. As a core member of our globally distributed 24/7 Security Operations Team, you can work full-time from our India offices or from home.
Your Responsibilities Include:
- Monitor, analyze & interpret security/system/application/infrastructure logs for events, configuration irregularities & potential incidents.
- Leverage security tools, custom-built dashboards, and proactive identification approaches to detect anomalous activities.
- Monitor cloud infrastructure for security-related events.
- Monitor the threat/vulnerability landscape and security advisories, coordinate and escalate as appropriate.
- Collaborate with application security teams, product specialists, GRC, and legal teams on active incidents and/or investigations.
- Participate in major incident calls and document incident report summaries.
- Document, follow, and execute standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Document, manage, maintain, and follow use cases, playbooks, and knowledge base articles.
- Work on incidents and requests related to security.
- Own responsibilities within a shift with a positive mindset towards growth & upskilling.
Professional Experience, Skills & Requirements:
- 2+ years of hands-on experience as part of a 24x7 Security Operations team OR a starter with an equivalent degree/specialization in Cyber Security with a proven project dealing in the new-age landscape (SaaS platform Security, SecOps, API/Container Security, Threat Intel/Hunting, Vulnerability Management).
- Hands-on experience or deep knowledge of using SIEM, SOAR, EDR (modules like TI, VM, DLP).
- Exposure or experience in using CSPM tools (SentinelOne, Falcon Horizon, Wiz, Sysdig, Prisma Cloud, MS Defender).
- Exposure or experience in assessing, interpreting, and managing vulnerabilities using relevant tools.
- Knowledge of either AWS or GCP is a must.
- Possess a positive attitude to participate, own, and drive tasks for POCs for various tools.
- Understanding of risk frameworks.
- Ability to assess emerging trends & threats in the cybersecurity space.
- Good analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. Ability to apply and provide logical reasoning.
- Knowledge of NIST framework, OSINT standards, MITRE ATT&CK framework & cybersecurity incident lifecycle is an advantage. Beginner level understanding is mandatory.
- Mandatory to work in a 24/7 rotation shift & weekends.
- Excellent command of communication in English, being a good listener, speaker & reader.
Your Success Story Will Be:
In the first 30 days:
- Understand the roles & responsibilities of the SOC team, in-scope vs out-of-scope tasks.
- Read & understand SOPs, Policies & working procedures of the team.
- Shadow peers in day-to-day work, overlook tickets, alerts, incidents, and understand the current state of ongoing projects/enhancements.
In the next 30 days (60 days from start):
- Start owning incidents and tasks as an independent contributor with peer shadowing.
- Participate in incident-related calls and cross-team/department meetings.
- Handle SIEM/SOAR/EDR events.
In the next 30 days (90 days from start):
- Document or tweak existing SOPs and process documents.
- Represent the team in forums/meetings/discussions.
- Manage shifts alone when needed.
- Adapt to a service improvement mindset and contribute to the overall success of the team.
More Things You'll Like About Bloomreach:
Culture:
- A great deal of freedom and trust, with a focus on results and responsibility.
- Defined values and key behaviors embedded in all HR processes.
- Flexible working hours and a virtual-first approach with global hubs.
- Company events and support for employee volunteering activities (5 paid days off).
- High employee satisfaction with a 4.4/5 rating on Glassdoor and 4.9/5 on Comparably for Culture.
Personal Development:
- People Development Program with workshops and competency mapping.
- Access to a resident communication coach.
- Leader Development Program for managers.
- $1,500 annual professional education budget for books, courses, certifications.
Well-being:
- Employee Assistance Program with counselors.
- Subscription to Calm - sleep and meditation app.
- Quarterly ‘DisConnect’ days for global unwinding.
- Facilitation of sports, yoga, and meditation opportunities.
- Extended parental leave up to 26 calendar weeks for Primary Caregivers.
Compensation:
- Restricted Stock Units or Stock Options (role, seniority, location dependent).
- Company performance bonus.
- Employee referral bonus up to $3,000.
- Recognition for work anniversaries (Bloomversaries).
(*Subject to employment type. Interns are exempt from marked benefits, usually for the first 6 months.)
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Key skills/competency
- Security Operations
- Incident Response
- SIEM
- SOAR
- EDR
- Cloud Security (AWS/GCP)
- Vulnerability Management
- Threat Intelligence
- Cybersecurity Analysis
- Associate Security Analyst
Skills & topics
- Associate Security Analyst
- Security Operations
- Incident Response
- SIEM
- SOAR
- EDR
- Cloud Security
- AWS
- GCP
- Vulnerability Management
- Threat Intelligence
- Cybersecurity
- e-commerce security
- SOC Analyst
- Information Security
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 2+ years in Security Operations or relevant cybersecurity degree and projects, emphasizing SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and cloud (AWS/GCP) experience.
- Showcase relevant skills: Explicitly mention experience with CSPM tools, vulnerability assessment, and knowledge of frameworks like NIST or MITRE ATT&CK.
- Demonstrate soft skills: Emphasize your analytical, problem-solving, communication skills, and willingness to work 24/7 shifts and learn continuously.
- Understand Bloomreach culture: Research their values, focus on results, and virtual-first approach to align your application and interview responses.
- Prepare for technical and behavioral questions: Be ready to discuss your experience with security tools and how you handle incidents and team collaboration.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the typical working hours for an Associate Security Analyst at Bloomreach?
- This role operates within a 24/7 rotation shift, which includes weekends. Bloomreach also emphasizes flexible working hours to accommodate different working styles where possible within the shift structure.
- What is the required level of experience for the Associate Security Analyst position?
- The role requires at least 2 years of hands-on experience in a 24/7 Security Operations team. Alternatively, candidates with an equivalent degree or specialization in Cyber Security and a proven project in new-age security landscapes are also considered.
- Does Bloomreach offer remote work for the Associate Security Analyst role?
- Yes, the Associate Security Analyst position can be worked full-time from home or from their India offices, offering a remote work flexibility.
- What cloud platforms does Bloomreach utilize, and is experience required for the Associate Security Analyst?
- Knowledge of either AWS or GCP is mandatory for the Associate Security Analyst role, indicating their significant use of these cloud platforms.
- What kind of professional development opportunities are available for an Associate Security Analyst at Bloomreach?
- Bloomreach offers a comprehensive People Development Program, a communication coach, leader development programs for managers, and a $1,500 annual budget for professional education, including courses and certifications.
- How does Bloomreach support employee well-being in the Associate Security Analyst role?
- Employees have access to an Employee Assistance Program, a subscription to the Calm meditation app, quarterly 'DisConnect' days, and facilitated wellness activities like yoga and meditation. Extended parental leave is also offered.
- What is the expected career progression for an Associate Security Analyst at Bloomreach?
- The role outlines a 90-day onboarding plan that gradually increases responsibility, from understanding procedures to independently managing shifts and contributing to process improvements, indicating a path for growth within the team.
- What security tools and frameworks are commonly used by the GIST team at Bloomreach?
- The description mentions experience with SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and CSPM tools. Familiarity with NIST, OSINT standards, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework is also highly advantageous.