Junior SOC Analyst

A Junior SOC (Security Operations Center) Analyst will focus on monitoring and responding to security incidents. They will triage and respond to any alert or security incident that arises in our organization. They will serve as the first line of defense in the event of a security incident.

Job Responsibilities:

Monitoring and Detection: Continuous Monitoring: Keep an eye on security alerts and events using tools like Microsoft Defender or any security tools available in the organization.

Threat Detection: Identify potential security threats and anomalies in real-time. Incident Response: Initial Triage: Conduct the first level of analysis on security incidents and determine their severity. Escalation: Escalate complex incidents to senior analysts or other relevant teams.

Threat Analysis and Intelligence: Basic Analysis: Perform initial threat analysis and vulnerability assessments.

Threat Intelligence: Utilize threat intelligence feeds to stay updated on the latest threats and vulnerabilities.

Documentation and Reporting:

Reporting: Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly security reports

Incident Documentation: Record details of security incidents, including actions taken and outcomes.

Security Tool Management: Tool Configuration: Assist IT Security Specialist in configuring and maintaining security tools and technologies.

Tool Optimization: Ensure that security tools are optimized for effective threat detection and response.

Continuous Improvement: Process Improvement: Participate in the continuous improvement of SOC processes and procedures.

Training and Development: Engage in ongoing training and professional development to stay current with cybersecurity trends and technologies.

Additional Responsibilities: Security Awareness: Help in conducting security awareness training for employees. Policy Development: Assist in developing and updating security policies and procedures.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework and its related tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Good working knowledge on various security technologies.
• Solid understanding of application security frameworks.
• Ability to monitor systems and detect subtle anomalies.
• Willingness to learn and take on new challenges, as well as the ability to conduct independent research.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to report incidents and collaborate with team members.
• Strong analytical skills to investigate and respond to security incidents.