Security Operations Center Analyst

Key Responsibilities

Threat Monitoring and Detection:

• Monitor security alerts, events, and incidents using SIEM tools and other security technologies.
• Analyze logs and network traffic to identify anomalous behavior or potential security breaches.

Incident Response:

• Investigate security incidents and provide recommendations for containment and remediation.
• Coordinate with IT teams and stakeholders to resolve security issues promptly.

Threat Intelligence:

• Stay updated on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors.
• Leverage threat intelligence feeds to enhance detection and prevention capabilities.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Document incident analysis, response actions, and lessons learned.
• Create detailed security incident reports for management and stakeholders.

Security Tool Management:

• Maintain and optimize SOC tools, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, and firewalls.
• Suggest improvements to SOC processes and tools based on evolving threats and technologies.

Compliance and Best Practices:

• Ensure alignment with organizational security policies and regulatory requirements.
• Promote security awareness and best practices within the organization.

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in a SOC role
• Proficiency with SIEM tools (Crowd strike, Google SecOps).
• Knowledge of network protocols, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and endpoint security tools.
• Familiarity with threat analysis frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK).
• Basic scripting or programming knowledge (e.g., Python, PowerShell) is a plus.

Certifications:

• Preferred certifications include CompTIA Security+, CEH, CySA+, or equivalent.

Shyam J

Sr. HR Analyst, India

Chennai • India

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