Security Operations Center Analyst

Job Summary:

We are seeking skilled and motivated SOC Analysts to join our Security Operations Center (SOC) team. The ideal candidates will have 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience in security monitoring, incident response, and threat intelligence. As a SOC Analyst, you will be responsible for real-time analysis of security alerts, identifying potential threats, and coordinating incident response activities to safeguard our enterprise infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 24/7 threat monitoring and incident response coverage across all SOC shifts.
• Conduct advanced investigation and analysis of security incidents using SIEM and other security tools.
• Perform proactive threat hunting to detect suspicious behaviors and unknown threats.
• Analyze and correlate logs and alerts from various security tools and platforms.
• Generate and maintain security metrics, dashboards, and incident reports.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams to coordinate incident response and remediation efforts.
• Document incident analysis, response actions, and lessons learned.
• Participate in continuous improvement of SOC playbooks and procedures.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 3 to 5 years of experience working in a SOC or similar security role.
• Strong understanding of SIEM tools, IDS/IPS, EDR, firewalls, and other security technologies.
• Proficiency in analyzing network traffic, logs, and malware behavior.
• Experience in handling and coordinating incident response activities.
• Familiarity with frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, or SANS.
• Ability to work independently in a high-pressure, 24/7 shift-based environment.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
• Certifications such as GCIA, GCIH, CEH, or Security+ are preferred.