Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

The Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the organization's digital assets by monitoring, detecting, and responding to cyber threats. As a SOC Analyst, you will be responsible for analyzing security alerts and events, investigating potential security incidents, and implementing necessary measures to mitigate risks. Your key tasks will include monitoring security systems, conducting security assessments, analyzing network traffic, and responding to security incidents in a timely manner. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and enhance security processes and procedures, as well as proactively identify potential vulnerabilities and recommend appropriate solutions. The ideal candidate for this role should have a strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, incident response techniques, and security operations best practices. Effective communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure are essential for success in this challenging and dynamic role.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security events and incidents from multiple sources and technologies.
• Analyze security alerts and investigate potential security incidents.
• Provide real-time response to security incidents, escalations, and conduct initial triage.
• Utilize security tools to conduct threat hunting and identify potential security threats.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures related to incident response and security monitoring.
• Collaborate with other teams to coordinate and execute incident response activities.
• Conduct security incident analysis and provide detailed reports on findings.
• Stay current with industry trends, security threats, and best practices for incident response.
• Assist in creating and maintaining documentation for security processes and procedures.
• Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours incident response and support.

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Relevant industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
• Experience working in a security operations center (SOC) environment or similar role.
• Proficiency in using security information and event management (SIEM) tools.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to troubleshoot security incidents effectively.