Senior SOC ANALYST
Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior SOC Analyst to join our Security Operations Center. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in monitoring, detecting, and responding to cybersecurity threats and incidents. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to strengthen our organization’s security posture and act as a subject matter expert within the SOC.
Work Location:
- Kochi/Ernakulam (Kerala).
Experience Level:
- 5+ Years
- Hands-on experience with incident response, threat hunting, and forensic analysis.
Key Responsibilities:
Threat Monitoring and Analysis:
- Continuously monitor security systems, SIEM tools, and other sources for potential threats and vulnerabilities.
- Analyze security event data to identify patterns, anomalies, and indicators of compromise (IoCs).
Incident Response:
- Lead incident response eƯorts for critical cybersecurity incidents, including containment, eradication, and recovery.
- Perform root cause analysis to recommend long-term solutions and preventive measures.
- Deep understanding of security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and MITRE ATTACK.
- Proficiency in analyzing logs from various sources like firewalls, SIEM, and endpoint security tools.
- Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) to automate repetitive tasks.
- Familiarity with cloud security (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH).
- Certified SOC Analyst (CSA).
- CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple incidents simultaneously.