Security Operations Center Analyst

Job Title

Location: Ahmedabad, India

Job Type: Contract

Company: Throne Solutions

About the Role

Throne Solutions is seeking a skilled and proactive SOC Analyst to join our cybersecurity team in Ahmedabad. The ideal candidate will be responsible for monitoring, detecting, analyzing, and responding to security incidents using leading SIEM tools and best practices. This is a hands-on technical role that requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a passion for cybersecurity.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security events using SIEM tools such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or AlienVault.
• Detect, investigate, and respond to potential security threats, intrusions, and phishing attempts.
• Conduct malware analysis and assist in containment and remediation efforts.
• Escalate incidents and collaborate with higher-tier analysts and security engineers for resolution.
• Maintain and update incident response documentation and playbooks.
• Perform threat hunting and proactive analysis to identify emerging risks.
• Support continuous improvement of SOC processes, detection rules, and response strategies.
• Generate and present incident and threat reports to management.

Required Skills & Experience

• 2–4 years of hands-on experience in Security Operations Center (SOC) or Incident Response roles.
• Strong understanding of network security, endpoint protection, and SIEM operations.
• Knowledge of malware behavior, intrusion techniques, and threat actor tactics (MITRE ATT&CK framework).
• Proficiency in log analysis, threat detection, and incident correlation.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Certifications (Must Have at Least One)

• CompTIA Security+
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP - L3)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with threat intelligence platforms or SOAR tools.
• Familiarity with firewall logs, IDS/IPS systems, and endpoint detection tools.
• Knowledge of cloud security monitoring (Azure, AWS) is a plus.