Associate SOC L1 Analyst

The Cyber Security Analyst is responsible for monitoring cyber security solutions triaging alerts to enable swift responses to incidents and the improved effectiveness and efficiency of detectors. The successful candidate will have a good technical knowledge of cyber systems and an interest in becoming an expert in cyber security. They should possess a good knowledge of different technologies and maintain an awareness of latest threats within industry.

• Monitor cybersecurity solutions and SIEM platforms to identify potential security incidents.
• Triage security events and alerts to support swift incident response.
• Investigate security cases using logical thinking and analytical skills.
• Analyse TCP/IP network traffic and event logs to identify suspicious activities.
• Support security solution automation and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of detection mechanisms.
• Maintain awareness of emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, exploits, and appropriate mitigation techniques
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a SOC environment, SIEM platform, or security solution automation.
• Experience in triaging security events.
• Strong logical thinking and investigation skills.
• Good understanding of Windows and Unix operating systems.
• Understanding of cloud security.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP network traffic and event log analysis.
• Understanding of operating systems, network architecture, and common system design principles.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, exploits, and appropriate mitigation techniques.
• Experience with Splunk and Microsoft Sentinel.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
• Ability to work in a shift-based environment.