Soc Analyst

Position: SOC Analyst 100% Remote Working Hours: US/UK hours Job description: We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled SOC Analyst to join our Security Operations Center. Key Responsibilities Monitor security events and alerts using tools such as Splunk, IBM QRadar, Microsoft Sentinel, and Palo Alto XSIAM. Perform initial triage and categorization of security events to determine severity and potential impact. Escalate confirmed incidents to appropriate teams or stakeholders with accurate and detailed information. Correlate logs and alerts across various platforms to detect anomalous behavior or indicators of compromise (IoCs). Utilize the MITRE ATT&CK framework to enrich detection and response processes. Collaborate with Incident Response and Threat Intelligence teams for deeper investigations. Generate reports and dashboards for incident trends, KPIs, and SOC performance. Maintain documentation of SOC procedures, playbooks, and workflows. Participate in regular threat-hunting and detection engineering activities. Continuously evaluate and tune detection rules and alerts for improved accuracy. Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience) Certifications: CompTIA Security+ CySA+ Certified SOC Analyst (CSA) or equivalent Required Skills and Experience 3+ years of experience in a SOC environment or cybersecurity operations Proficient with SIEM platforms: Splunk, IBM QRadar, Microsoft Sentinel Experience with EDR/XDR platforms like Palo Alto XSIAM and CrowdStrike Falcon Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK and threat detection mapping Preferred Qualifications Understanding of cloud security monitoring (Azure, AWS, GCP) Exposure to SOAR tools and incident response automation Knowledge of NIST, ISO 27001, and other security compliance frameworks Interested candidate can apply: dsingh15@fcsltd.com