Job description

The SOC Analyst is responsible for monitoring, detecting, and responding to cybersecurity incidents using industry-standard security tools like SIEM and EDR, while ensuring compliance with security policies. Required skills include threat analysis, security architecture, and familiarity with frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and Cyber Kill Chain.

Responsibility

• Monitor network traffic, logs, and security alerts to detect and respond to incidents in real-time.
• Investigate malware, breaches, and anomalies using SIEM and EDR tools.
• Create use cases and correlation rules to enhance detection capabilities.
• Configure, update, and optimize SIEM, EDR/XDR tools to detect and prevent security threats.
• Document incidents and provide reports on findings.
• Ensure compliance with security policies.
• Contribute to continuous process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 2+ years in SOC or cybersecurity roles.
• Experience in SIEM and EDR tools.
• Knowledge of network protocols, threat analysis, and security architecture.
• Experience with MITRE ATT&CK and Cyber Kill Chain frameworks.
• Preferred certifications include CompTIA Security+, CEH, or equivalent.