Soc Analyst

Description:

This opportunity is a 1-year Contract with possible extensions (Onsite)

Package include: Visa, Medical insurance, Competitive Net Salary commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities and technical requirements:

1. Security Monitoring and Analysis:

- Monitor security alerts and events from various sources, including SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) tools.

- Conduct in-depth analysis of security incidents to determine the scope, impact, and severity.

2. Incident Triage and Investigation:

- Perform initial triage of security incidents, prioritizing and escalating as necessary.

- Conduct detailed investigations to identify the root cause of security incidents and recommend remediation actions.

3. Threat Detection and Analysis:

- Utilize threat intelligence and analyze patterns to detect emerging cybersecurity threats.

- Collaborate with other SOC analysts and teams to improve detection capabilities.

4. Incident Response:

- Assist in coordinating and executing incident response procedures.

- Work closely with Level 1 (L1) analysts and provide guidance on incident escalation and resolution.

5. Documentation and Reporting:

- Document incident details, analysis findings, and response actions.

- Generate and communicate incident reports to relevant stakeholders.

6. Tool Management:

- Operate and manage security tools, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, antivirus, and endpoint detection solutions.

- Recommend improvements to enhance the effectiveness of security tools.

Qualifications:

· A minimum of 4 years hands-on experience in LogRhythm SIEM

· Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, GIAC, or similar) is a plus.

· Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts, attack vectors, and defense mechanisms.

· Analytical mindset and the ability to think critically under pressure.