Security Analyst (Tier 1 SOC Analyst)

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Security Analyst (Tier 1 SOC Analyst)

Department & Reporting Line: Information Security Department – Office of Incident Response; reports to SOC Manager.

Position Summary/Purpose: First line of defense for monitoring dashboards, triaging alerts, investigating low/medium events, and escalating incidents meeting predefined thresholds.

• Key Responsibilities:
  
  

i. Monitor and analyze SIEM, EDR, AV, and email security alerts; initiate tickets and escalate as needed

ii. Maintain activity logs; validate system health; follow SOPs and evolving playbooks

iii. Participate in shift briefings and tuning feedback; track threat trends and advisories

• Required Qualifications: Associate/Bachelor’s in related field or equivalent experience; 2+ years in IT support/network/helpdesk; preferred certifications Security+, MS SC-200, ISC2 SSCP.
• Preferred Qualifications: Exposure to Splunk/Sentinel; basic MITRE ATT&CK; phishing triage; endpoint security.
• Skills/Competencies: Attention to detail, analytical mindset, clear documentation /communication
• Working Conditions & Clerance : Onsite SOC, rotating shifts including evenings /weekends/holiday/DHS Public Trust eligibilit
  
  

Regards,

Vishal Sudan