Asociate SOC Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Associate SOC AnalystJob Location: Baner, Pune (WFO)Experience: 0-1 YearsShift: 24/7- 5 Days Rotation ShiftQualification: Bachelors degreeJob Description:Futurism Technologies is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Associate SOC Analyst to join our Security Operations Center team The ideal candidate should have a strong foundation in cybersecurity principles, a keen eye for identifying threats, and a passion for continuous learning in the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape As an Associate SOC Analyst, you will play a key role in monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security incidents to ensure the safety and integrity of our clients information systems Skills & Responsibilities:Monitoring & Analysis: Continuously monitor security alerts and events from SIEM tools and other monitoring systems Analyze logs and data from firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), endpoints, and network devices to detect suspicious activity Identify potential security incidents and escalate as necessary following predefined procedures Incident Response: Assist in the triage, containment, and remediation of security incidents Document all incidents and responses in detail for auditing and future reference Support root cause analysis and help improve incident response plans Threat Intelligence: Stay updated with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques Collaborate with the security team to implement threat intelligence findings into monitoring and response processes Reporting & Documentation: Maintain up-to-date incident logs and case documentation in the ticketing system Generate regular reports on SOC activity, trends, and performance metrics Compliance & Best Practices: Adhere to industry-standard security practices and organizational policies Assist in the development and refinement of SOC processes, procedures, and playbooks Must-have Skills: Strong understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, including networking, malware, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors Familiarity with SIEM tools (e g, Splunk, IBM QRadar, ArcSight, etc ) Basic knowledge of security frameworks and standards (NIST, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK) Excellent verbal and written communication skills Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities Ability to handle stress in high-pressure environments and make sound decisions quickly Team player with a commitment to continuous improvement and learning Proficient in Microsoft Office and documentation tools Willingness to work night shifts and adapt to a 24x7 environment as required