Security Operations Analyst

Job Description

Join the Legal Tech Revolution at Litera  

Are you ready to shape the future of how law is practiced? At Litera, we’re on a mission to Raise The Bar™️ for the legal profession by delivering transformational and globally-trusted solutions to law firms and corporate legal teams worldwide. We’ve been a leader in legal tech innovation for 30 years and are leading the legal AI revolution to this day with most of the world’s largest law firms as our clients. If you’re passionate about building AI-forward solutions that scale globally and want your work to impact millions of legal professionals worldwide, this is your opportunity to be part of an extraordinary team that’s elevating the craft of law. 

This position is based in Ahmedabad, India and candidates should reside within reasonable commuting distance, as this role requires on-site presence at least three days per week.

Overview: Litera is seeking an Operations Security Analyst to strengthen our cybersecurity operations. In this role, you will be at the forefront of monitoring and responding to security threats across our cloud and on-prem environments. You’ll lead efforts in vulnerability management, incident response, and implementation of security controls, while collaborating across teams to ensure a resilient security posture. Your expertise will support governance and compliance initiatives, and you'll play a key role in continuous improvement through research and internal security projects. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in security operations, a proactive mindset, and a passion for safeguarding enterprise systems.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Security Monitoring and Incident Response:
• Monitor security events across on-premises and multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, etc.) using advanced SIEM/XDR tools.
• Leverage AI-driven analytics to correlate alerts and reduce false positives.
• Triage, investigate, and escalate security incidents using automated workflows (SOAR) where applicable.
• Coordinate incident response efforts with IT, DevOps, and cloud engineering teams.
• Assist in root cause analysis and continuously update incident response playbooks.

Vulnerability and Threat Management:

• Assess, remediate, or escalate vulnerabilities across cloud and on-prem assets.
• Prioritize threats using threat intelligence feeds and AI-based scoring.

Security Controls Implementation:

• Implement security controls across hybrid environments, including cloud-specific configurations.
• Enforce identity and access management policies, network segmentation, and encryption standards.
• Align controls with Zero Trust principles and document changes for audit traceability.

Cross-Team Collaboration:

• Collaborate with IT, DevOps, Cloud Infrastructure, and Software Engineering teams.

Governance, Compliance, and Readiness:

• Ensure ongoing compliance with ISO 27001, SOC 2, and related frameworks.
• Maintain audit readiness through evidence collection and periodic self-assessments.
• Support remediation of compliance gaps and policy updates.

Continuous Improvement and Research:

• Stay current on cybersecurity trends, emerging threats, and new technologies. Recommend enhancements to security policies and procedures.

Security Team Projects:

• Contribute to security initiatives such as cloud posture improvements, automation of incident response, and deployment of next-gen security platforms.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives.

Qualifications:

Technical Skills:

• 2–3 years cybersecurity experience, SOC exposure preferred
• Experience operating in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, etc)
• Familiarity with a SIEM & SOAR platform; Familiarity with Sentinel/Defender a plus
• Basic scripting experience; Python/PowerShell a plus
• Awareness of security frameworks and standards (ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST CSF).

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Preferred certifications: CompTIA Security+, CEH, CISSP, Any cloud security

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to explain technical issues to non-technical stakeholders.
• Unyielding sense of curiosity and a strong desire to get to the “why”.
• Challenges assumptions and approaches problems from unique perspectives when needed.
• High adaptability and continuous learning mindset.
• Passion for spreading security awareness and best practices.

Why Join Litera? 

• The company culture: We emphasize helping each other grow, doing the right thing always, and being part of a journey to amplify impact, creating an exciting and fulfilling work environment  
• Commitment to Employees: Our people commitment is based on what employees love most about being part of the team, focusing on tools that matter to the difference-makers in the legal world and amplifying their impact 
• Global, Dynamic, and Diverse Team: Our is a global company with ambitious goals and unlimited opportunities, offering a dynamic and diverse work environment where employees can grow, listen, empathize, and problem-solve together 
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Experience peace of mind with our health insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off, and a supportive work-life balance. We invest in your well-being and future, ensuring a rewarding career journey. 

Career Growth and Development: We provide career paths and opportunities for professional development, allowing employees to progress through various technical and leadership roles.