SOC Analyst L1

Job Title: SOC L1 Analyst

Experience: 1+ Years

Location: Ahmedabad – Gujarat

Employment Type: Full-Time [Rotational Shift, Excluding Morning Shift]

Department: SOC Department

No of Position: 3

Key Job Responsibilities:

· Work in a 24x7 rotational shift environment to ensure uninterrupted security monitoring.

· Maintain continuous situational awareness ("eyes on glass") by actively monitoring all logs and alerts.

· Detect incidents by monitoring SIEM console activities, including rules, reports, and dashboards.

· Monitor SIEM resources to identify anomalies or unusual behavior.

· Escalate incidents in accordance with defined SLAs when resolution thresholds are not met.

· Monitor and ensure the operational health of the SIEM platform.

· Support the SOC team in incident detection, analysis, and resolution processes.

· Continuously monitor and analyze security alerts and events from multiple sources to identify and assess potential security incidents.

· Lead in-depth investigations of security incidents, including determining root causes, assessing impact, and recommending appropriate response measures.

· Coordinate and execute incident response activities to contain, eradicate, and recover from high-severity security incidents.

· Collaborate with L2 SOC teams to prioritize, escalate, and manage security events effectively.

· Maintain thorough documentation of incidents, including findings, actions taken, timelines, and strategic recommendations for future improvements.

· Administer and optimize security tools and technologies within the SOC environment to ensure their effective performance.

· Work closely with cross-functional teams (IT, network operations, system administrators) to coordinate and streamline incident response efforts.

· Communicate incident status, remediation actions, and post-incident insights to both internal and external stakeholders.

· Actively contribute to the development and continuous improvement of SOC procedures, workflows, and incident response strategies.

· Stay updated on emerging cyber threats, industry trends, and advancements in security tools to enhance SOC capabilities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent work experience), with a specialization in Cybersecurity preferred.
• Proven experience in a SOC environment, with a strong focus on incident response and advanced analysis.
• In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles, threat landscapes, and complex attack vectors.
• Proficiency with security technologies, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, antivirus, and endpoint detection tools.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex information clearly.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to evolving priorities.

Additional Certifications Required

• SIEM Certifications
• Other Cybersecurity Certifications

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹200,000.00 - ₹300,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person