Walk-In Interview For SOC Analyst - Security Operations

Job Title: SOC Analyst - Security Operations

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Job Brief

SOC Analyst – Security Operations

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily SOC monitoring, detection, and incident response activities.
• Monitor security alerts from SIEM, SOAR, and other security platforms.
• Investigate and analyse security events to determine severity and impact.
• Create and update incident tickets, ensuring accurate documentation.
• Conduct internal and external security audits and assessments.
• Investigate security breaches, determine root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support the improvement of incident response, forensic, and disaster recovery processes.
• Research emerging threats and update detection and mitigation strategies.
• Enforce security best practices and compliance policies.
• Assist in external compliance and regulatory audits.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly SOC operational reports.
• Coordinate with IT teams and vendors during incident resolution.
• Participate in 24x7 shift operations, including weekend/holiday rotations.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent.
• 3–6 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity/SOC operations.
• Strong understanding of:
• Network protocols, OS & database security.
• Cloud environments (Windows, Unix, Linux, MS Azure, Android, iOS).
• Malware analysis, compromise investigation, and forensics.
• SIEM/SOAR tools (rule tuning, correlation, incident handling).
• Vulnerability & penetration testing (web, OS, network, MDM, cloud).
• Hands-on experience with tools such as LogRhythm, LogRhythm NetMon, FortiAnalyzer, SolarWinds, Nessus, Acunetix, IBM AppScan, Qualys.
• Strong scripting skills (Python preferred).
• Knowledge of IDS, WAF, IP reputation systems, code review, and social engineering assessments.
• Familiarity with ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, GDPR, HIPAA, NIST, SOX, OWASP, OSSTMM, COSO frameworks.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work in rotating shifts for 24x7 SOC operations.

Certifications(At least one mandatory)

• CEH – Certified Ethical Hacker
• CompTIA Security+
• EC-Council Certified Incident Handler (ECIH)
• EC-Council Certified SOC Analyst (CSA)