Job Title Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
Location : Ahmedabad,Gujarat.
Type : Full Time | Rotating Shift
Overview

We are seeking a motivated SOC Analyst to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands\-on experience in detecting, analysing, and responding to cybersecurity threats while also contributing to research, automation, and advanced security initiatives.

This role blends operational monitoring with coding\/scripting and R&D, making it ideal for candidates who want to grow into we'll\-rounded cybersecurity professionalsot just alert responders. Candidates must be eager to learn, adaptable to rotating shifts (including night shifts), and passionate about making an impact in cybersecurity defence.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor, analyse, and respond to security alerts, incidents, and potential threats within a 24\/7 SOC environment.

Perform initial triage, investigation, and escalation of security events, ensuring timely and accurate threat response.

Develop and improve automation scripts, tools, and play books (primarily in Python) to enhance SOC efficiency and reduce manual workload.

Participate in threat research: analysing emerging attack vectors, malware, and vulnerabilities to strengthen detection strategies.

Contribute to security R&D projects\experimenting with new technologies, writing proof\-of\-concept scripts, and implementing detection logic.

Collaborate with senior analysts, threat hunters, and incident response on complex investigations.

Maintain documentation of incidents, findings, and process improvements.

Continuously upgrade skills through research, and certifications.
Shift Details

6 Day work week, 9hour shift

Rotating shifts (Morning\/Evening\/Night)

Must be comfortable with night shifts and flexible to work weekends\/holidays as part of the rotation.

Requirements

Requirements

Bachelor\degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).

Strong foundation in networking, operating systems, and security fundamentals (TCP\/IP, logs, firewalls, SIEM, IDS\/IPS).

Hands\-on coding\/scripting skills \preferably in Python (PowerShell, Bash, or other scripting languages are a plus).

Familiarity with SIEM solutions (Splunk, QRadar, Elastic, etc) and log analysis.

Analytical and troubleshooting ability under pressure.

Good written and verbal communication skills.

Strong willingness to work in rotational shifts (morning\/afternoon\/evening).

Preferred Skills

Certifications: CompTIA Security+, CySA+, CEH, or equivalent. are a plus

Exposure to malware analysis, threat intelligence,

Experience in creating custom detection rules or scripts (YARA, Sigma, Snort, etc). are plus

Previous internship or hands\-on project experience in a SOC, cybersecurity lab, or capture\-the\-flag (CTF) competitions.

Benefits

Benefits

Gain real SOC experience in a fast\-paced cybersecurity environment.

Exposure to advanced tools, frameworks, and research projects that go beyond monitoring.

Learning and certification support for relevant cybersecurity credentials.

Clear career growth opportunities into Mid\-level SOC, Threat Hunting, or Incident Response roles.

Why Join Us

Work on cutting\-edge cybersecurity projects, grow with a dynamic team, and protect real organizations from cyber threats.

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