Information Security (SOC) Analyst

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated SOC Analyst to join our cybersecurity team. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring and analyzing security threats in real-time, identifying vulnerabilities, and responding to security incidents. This role requires strong technical skills, excellent analytical abilities, and the capacity to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Security Monitoring: Continuously monitor network traffic, system logs, and other security tools to detect unusual or suspicious activities that could indicate an incident or vulnerability.

Incident Detection and Response: Identify and categorize security incidents such as malware infections, data breaches, and insider threats. Respond swiftly to contain, mitigate, and resolve incidents.

Alert Triage: Assess alerts generated by security tools, determine their severity, and prioritize responses accordingly.

Threat Intelligence and Hunting: Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques to enhance monitoring and response efforts. Leverage these findings to conduct proactive threat hunting across SIEM and EDR platforms.

Log Analysis: Examine logs from a range of sources including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, antivirus software, and system endpoints to identify irregularities that may signal a threat.

Security Tool Management: Operate and manage security technologies such as SIEM systems, IDS/IPS, firewalls, PKI management, and endpoint security solutions.

Documentation and Compliance: Maintain accurate records of security incidents and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Collaboration: Work closely with other security and IT professionals to investigate and resolve security issues.

Continuous Improvement: Contribute to refining security processes and developing new detection and prevention rules.