L1 SOC Analyst

Job Description

As an L1 SOC Analyst, you will be responsible for monitoring alerts and triaging basic security events from SIEM, EDR, and NDR platforms. Your role includes identifying suspicious activities, escalating incidents as per defined SOPs, and supporting the security operations team in daily monitoring tasks. Key Responsibilities: Monitor alerts from SIEM (QRadar, Microsoft Sentinel), EDR (Microsoft Defender for Endpoint), and NDR (LinkShadow/Darktrace) platforms Triage basic security events and validate incidents using established playbooks Escalate potential threats to L2 analysts based on severity and context Review and respond to AV/EDR alerts and execute predefined security queries Log incidents, document actions, and maintain ticketing system with accurate updates Enrich alerts with known threat intelligence and IOCs (IP, domain, file hashes) Support incident response efforts for phishing, malware, brute-force attacks, etc. Collaborate with team members and shift leads to ensure 24x7 monitoring coverage Tool Experience (Preferred): SIEM Tools: Basic use of QRadar and Microsoft Sentinel EDR/XDR: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Antivirus consoles NDR: LinkShadow or Darktrace (basic familiarity) Other Tools: Microsoft Exchange Online Protection (EOP), Azure AD Sign-In Logs (optional) Certifications (Preferred): CompTIA Security+ Microsoft SC-900 Shift Readiness: This role requires flexibility to work in 24x7 rotational shifts , including nights, weekends, and holidays. Required Skills: Understanding of basic cybersecurity concepts Familiarity with security alert triage and incident logging Basic knowledge of Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) Fast learner with strong attention to detail Effective communicator and team player