Security Operations Center Analyst

Key Responsibilities: Level 3 SOC Analyst

Incident Response and Investigation:

Act as the primary escalation point for Level 2 SOC analysts.

Investigate and respond to complex security incidents, ensuring rapid containment, mitigation, and recovery.

Conduct root cause analysis and post-incident reviews.

Threat Detection and Analysis:

Develop advanced detection rules, use cases, and alerts in SIEM and other security tools.

Perform in-depth analysis of malware, phishing campaigns, and other advanced threats.

Utilize threat intelligence to identify and anticipate new threats.

Tool and System Management:

Fine-tune and optimize security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, and firewalls.

Conduct regular audits and recommend improvements to security systems and processes.

Lead the integration of new technologies into the SOC.

Mentoring and Leadership:

Provide guidance and training to Level 1 and Level 2 SOC analysts.

Lead incident response drills and tabletop exercises.

Contribute to the development of SOC processes, playbooks, and documentation.

Collaboration and Reporting:

Work with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with security policies and best practices.

Create and deliver detailed reports and executive summaries on security incidents and trends.

Act as a liaison with external stakeholders, including partners and threat intelligence organizations.

Qualifications and Skills:

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 2 years in a SOC environment.
• Proficiency with SIEM tools (CrowdStrike, Google SecOps) and EDR solutions (Carbon Black, CrowdStrike)
• Strong knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, and attack methodologies.
• Experience in malware analysis, forensic investigation, and threat hunting.
• Advanced certifications such as CISSP, GCIH, GCIA, or CEH.

Desirable:

• Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, OCI or Google Cloud).
• Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, etc.).
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, etc.).
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Regards

Shyam J

Senior HR Analyst

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