Security Operations Center Analyst

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to join our cybersecurity team. As a SOC Analyst, you will be responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security events to protect our organization’s information systems from cyber threats. You will work closely with other cybersecurity professionals to identify potential security risks, investigate incidents, and ensure our systems remain secure

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Key Responsibilitie

• s:
  Security Monitori
• ng:Continuously monitor security alerts from various sources (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewall logs, antivirus system
• s).Analyze logs, traffic, and other data to detect potential security inciden
• ts.Correlate and triage security events to identify legitimate threa
• ts.Incident Respon
• se:Act as the first responder to security incidents by analyzing, containing, and mitigating threa
• ts.Document and escalate incidents to higher levels of response as need
• ed.Assist in the coordination of incident response activities and post-incident revie
• ws.Threat Intelligen
• ce:Stay updated on the latest threat landscape, including new vulnerabilities, exploits, and attack vecto
• rs.Apply threat intelligence to identify potential security weaknesses and recommend mitigatio
• ns.Vulnerability Manageme
• nt:Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and follow up on remediation effor
• ts.Assist in the prioritization and remediation of security vulnerabiliti
• es.Reporting and Documentati
• on:Maintain detailed and accurate records of security incidents and actions tak
• en.Produce regular security metrics and reports for manageme
• nt.Document and update SOC processes and procedur
• es.Collaborati
• on:Work closely with other IT and cybersecurity teams to resolve security issu
• es.Collaborate with third-party vendors, consultants, and managed security service providers (MSSPs) as need
• ed.Continuous Improveme
• nt:Recommend and implement improvements to SOC tools, processes, and workflo
• ws.Participate in regular SOC training and drills to improve skills and response capabiliti

es.
Qualificati

ons:
Education and Experi

• ence:
  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experi
• ence).2+ years of experience in a security operations center, cybersecurity, or IT security

role.
Technical

• Skills:
  Proficiency with security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint protection
• systems.Knowledge of network protocols, operating systems (Windows, Linux, etc.), and common cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO
• 27001).Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for aut
• omation.Experience with incident response and forensic analysi
• s tools.Understanding of threat intelligence platforms and method

ologies.
Certifications (preferred but not r

• equired):
  CompTIA
• Security+Certified Information Systems Security Profession
• al (CISSP)Certified Ethical Ha
• cker (CEH)GIAC Certified Incident Hand

ler (GCIH)
S

• oft Skills:
  Strong analytical and problem-sol
• ving skills.Excellent communication skills, both verbal
• and written.Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced
• environment.Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and security bes

t practices.
Work

• Environment:
  This role may require occasional on-call availability outside of regular b
• usiness hours.The position is based in an office environment, with the potential for remote or hybrid work