Security Operations Center Analyst

Job Title: SOC Analyst

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Preferred Certification

About Us

We are a cybersecurity-driven organization focused on protecting digital infrastructure for clients across industries. Our Security Operations Center (SOC) is the nerve center of our threat detection and response capabilities. We are expanding our team to onboard professionals committed to proactive defense and continuous monitoring.

Job Summary

SOC Analyst

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and logs from firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoints, and SIEM tools
• Analyze suspicious activity and escalate incidents as per defined workflows
• Triage, investigate, and document security incidents
• Perform basic threat hunting and support deeper investigations
• Assist in tuning SIEM rules and reducing false positives
• Collaborate with internal teams for remediation and reporting
• Stay up-to-date with current threats, IOCs, and SOC procedures
• Support creation of playbooks and response templates

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a Security Operations or similar analyst role
• Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, ELK, Wazuh, or QRadar)
• Understanding of TCP/IP, network traffic analysis, and security log analysis
• Basic understanding of attack techniques (MITRE ATT&CK, phishing, malware behavior)
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Willingness to work in rotating shifts (if applicable)

Preferred (Nice to Have)

• Certifications: CEH, CompTIA Security+, CySA+, or equivalent
• Familiarity with EDR/XDR platforms (e.g., CrowdStrike, SentinelOne)
• Basic scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
• Exposure to cloud security monitoring (AWS, Azure)

What We Offer

• Hands-on exposure to real-world security operations
• Learning & development support with certifications
• Collaborative and security-focused team environment
• Growth into Tier 2/3 roles within SOC and Threat Intel