SOC Analyst

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)