Cybersecurity L1 SOC Analyst

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented L1 SOC Analyst to join our Security Operations Center (SOC). The successful candidate will be responsible for continuously monitoring security events, identifying potential cyber threats, performing initial investigations, and escalating incidents in accordance with established security procedures. This role is ideal for professionals looking to build a career in cybersecurity and incident response.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and events using SIEM tools.
• Perform initial triage and analysis of security incidents.
• Investigate suspicious activities, malware alerts, phishing attempts, and unauthorized access attempts.
• Classify and prioritise security incidents based on severity.
• Escalate confirmed incidents to L2/L3 SOC Analysts or Incident Response teams.
• Monitor endpoint security solutions including EDR/XDR platforms.
• Analyse firewall, VPN, IDS/IPS, proxy, authentication, and endpoint logs.
• Respond to phishing emails and perform email header analysis.
• Execute predefined incident response playbooks and SOPs.
• Maintain accurate documentation of incidents and actions taken.
• Create and update incident tickets within ITSM/Ticketing tools.
• Generate daily security monitoring reports.
• Support vulnerability management and patch verification activities.
• Ensure compliance with SLAs and incident response timelines.
• Participate in 24x7 rotational shifts.

Preferred Knowledge

• Security Operations Center (SOC) processes
• Incident Response lifecycle
• Cybersecurity Frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001)
• OWASP Top 10
• Vulnerability Assessment concepts
• Email Security
• Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
• Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage for Father, Mother, Self, Spouse, and Kids.
• Long-term benefit savings plan with employer matching contributions.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement within the organization.