Security Operations Center Analyst

About Persistent

We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what’s next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 12 of the 30 most innovative global companies, 60% of the largest banks in the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our disruptor’s mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum by reporting $360.2M revenue in Q3 FY25, delivering 4.3% Q-o-Q and 19.9% Y-o-Y growth. Our 23,900+ global team members, located in 19 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We are also pleased to share that Persistent won in four categories at the prestigious 2024 ISG Star of Excellence™ Awards, including the Overall Award based on the voice of the customer. We were included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, setting high standards in sustainability and corporate responsibility. We were awarded for our state-of-the-art learning and development initiatives at the 16th TISS LeapVault CLO Awards. In addition, we were cited as the fastest-growing IT services brand in the 2024 Brand Finance India 100 Report. Throughout our market-leading growth, we’ve maintained a strong employee satisfaction score of 8.2/10.

About Position:

Role: SOC L1 Analyst

Location: New Jersey

Experience: (Up to 3 Years Experience)

Job Type: Full Time

As a SOC L1 Analyst, you will be the first line of defense in the Security Operations Center, responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security alerts and incidents. You will work with a range of security tools and technologies to protect the organization’s information assets from cyber threats.

What You'll Do:

Key Responsibilities:

1.Monitor Security Alerts:

Continuously monitor security alerts and events from various sources, including Cisco AMP, Splunk, Duo, CASB, CrowdStrike, ExtraHop, and other security tools.

Perform initial triage of security incidents to determine severity and impact.

2.Incident Response:

Respond to security incidents in a timely manner, following predefined incident response procedures.

Escalate incidents to L2 analysts or other appropriate personnel when necessary.

3.Log Analysis:

Analyze logs and alerts from various systems and devices to identify potential security threats.

4.Endpoint Security:

Use Cisco AMP and CrowdStrike to monitor and protect endpoints from malware and other threats.

Assist in the investigation and remediation of endpoint security incidents.

5.Network Traffic Analysis:

Use ExtraHop to analyze network traffic for suspicious activities.

Identify and respond to network-based threats.

6.Ticketing and Documentation:

Document security incidents and responses in JIRA and ServiceNow.

Maintain accurate and detailed records of incidents and actions taken.

7.Continuous Improvement:

Stay up to date with the latest cybersecurity trends and threats.

Expertise You'll Bring:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Up to 3 years of experience in a SOC or similar security role.

Familiarity with security tools such as Cisco AMP, Splunk, Duo, CASB, CrowdStrike, ExtraHop, ServiceNow, and JIRA.

Basic understanding of network and endpoint security principles.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Preferred Certifications:

CompTIA Security+

Certified SOC Analyst (CSA)

Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate

Other relevant cybersecurity certifications

Working Conditions:

- This role requires working in shifts to provide 24/7 security monitoring.

Benefits:

1. Competitive salary and benefits package
2. Culture focused on talent development with quarterly promotion cycles and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
3. Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
4. Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
5. Annual health check-ups
6. Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Our company fosters a values-driven and people-centric work environment that enables our employees to:

Accelerate growth, both professionally and personally

Impact the world in powerful, positive ways, using the latest technologies

Enjoy collaborative innovation, with diversity and work-life wellbeing at the core

Unlock global opportunities to work and learn with the industry’s best

Let’s unleash your full potential at Persistent - persistent.com/careers