Role- SOC Analyst
Education- Any Bachelor's Degree
Experience- 1-3 years in Cybersecurity operations (SOC) preferably in financial service industry.
Basic Knowledge
- Networking protocols
- Malware, phishing, firewalls, etc
- Windows & Linux OS
- MITRE ATT&CK framework
- Cyber attacks
Tools
- Worked on any security Monitoring tools e.g., (DNIF, Splunk, Qradar)
- Ticketing tools (JIRA, ITSM, ServiceNow, etc. )
Soft Skills
- Analytical thinking
- Documentation & communication
- Willingness to work in shifts including graveyard shifts
Shift & Work Environment
- 24/7 rotational shifts (including nights and weekends)
- Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple alerts simultaneously
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor Security Alerts: Continuously monitor SIEM dashboards and other security tools for suspicious activity
- Alert Triage: Validate alerts, classify severity, and determine if escalation is required
- Initial Investigation: Perform basic analysis of logs, network traffic, and endpoint data to identify potential threats
- Escalation: Forward confirmed incidents to Level 2 analysts or Incident Response team as per SLA
- Documentation: Maintain accurate records of alerts, investigations, and escalations in ticketing systems
- Follow Runbooks: Execute predefined playbooks for common alerts and incidents
- Stay Updated: Keep abreast of emerging threats and security best practices
- Health check of SIEM tool and inventory
- Participate in cyber drill activity
- Coordinate with the respective team to ensure closure of alerts,and take daily follow ups until all tickets are closed
- Advisory tracking and action follow ups
`Desired Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Certified SOC Analyst (CSA)
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