We are seeking a diligent and proactive SOC Analyst to join our cybersecurity team. The SOC Analyst plays a critical role in monitoring, detecting, and responding to security incidents to ensure the protection of our organization’s information and assets. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and have a strong analytical mindset, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Security Monitoring: Monitor security alerts and incidents in real-time using security information and event management (SIEM) systems and other security tools.
• Incident Detection: Identify and analyze security incidents, including malware infections, data breaches, and unauthorized access.
• Threat Intelligence: Stay informed about the latest cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities by analyzing threat intelligence feeds and reports.
• Investigation: Conduct in-depth investigations into security incidents, including root cause analysis and impact assessment.
• Incident Response: Develop and execute incident response plans, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to mitigate security threats and minimize damage.
• Vulnerability Management: Assist in the identification and remediation of security vulnerabilities by conducting vulnerability assessments and patch management.
• Log Analysis: Analyze log data from various sources to identify and respond to security events.
• Security Policies: Ensure compliance with security policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Documentation: Create and maintain detailed documentation of incidents, investigations, and response activities.
• Reporting: Prepare and present security reports to management and stakeholders, summarizing security incidents, trends, and metrics.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Proven experience as a SOC Analyst or in a related cybersecurity role.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and best practices (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
• Familiarity with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, ELK, ArcSight) and other security technologies.
• Strong understanding of network protocols and security infrastructure.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify and respond to security threats effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)) are a plus.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. • Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud security and cloud service providers (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Knowledge of threat hunting and threat detection methodologies.
• Familiarity with scripting or programming languages for automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash).
• Understanding of penetration testing and ethical hacking concepts.
• Previous experience with incident response tools and procedures