Overview
The SOC (Security Operations Center) Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring the security of the organizations information systems and data. They are responsible for monitoring detecting and responding to cybersecurity incidents as well as implementing and maintaining security controls to protect against threats and vulnerabilities.
Key responsibilities
- Monitor security events and incidents in a 24/7 SOC environment
- Utilize security tools to identify and analyze threats and vulnerabilities
- Conduct indepth investigations and analysis of cyber security incidents
- Respond to and mitigate security incidents in a timely manner
- Perform regular security monitoring to identify any possible intrusions
- Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to improve security posture and incident response
- Assess security risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies
- Create and maintain incident reports and documentation
- Participate in the development and enhancement of SOC processes and procedures
- Stay updated on the latest security threats and vulnerabilities and apply appropriate measures to safeguard the organizations systems
Required qualifications
- Bachelors degree is not required.
- Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security or CEH
- Able to demonstrate skills
- Knowledge of security operations incident response and threat detection
- Handson experience with security information and event management (SIEM) tools
- Strong understanding of network security principles and technologies
- Ability to analyze and interpret security event data
- Excellent problemsolving and analytical skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal abilities is MUST.
- Ability to work in a fastpaced dynamic environment and respond to security incidents promptly
- Some basic understanding of regulatory compliance requirements (e.g. GDPR HIPAA PCI DSS) is a plus
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