Experience
1 - 6 yrs
Job Location
Hyderabad, India
Vacancy
1
Designation
Soc Analyst 1
Job Type
Not specified
Job Description
Corporate BU
Roles and Responsibility
Position/Title: SOC Analyst L1
Department: IT
Employment Type: Full time
Location: Bangalore/Hyderabad
Shifts (if any): Rotational shifts (6 AM 2:30 PM / 2:30 PM 11 PM / 9 AM 5 PM)
Experience: 1+ year experience in Cyber Security
Job Summary: The SOC L1 Analyst will be the first line of defence in our organizations security operations
This entry-level position is responsible for monitoring security systems, detecting potential threats, and escalating incidents as needed
The SOC L1 Analyst works under the guidance of senior analysts and SOC management to ensure the security and integrity of our information systems
Key Responsibilities:
- Continuously monitor security events from various sources, including SIEM, EDR, DLP, VMDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and other security tools
- Identify and categorize security events, incidents, and anomalies
- Perform initial analysis of security events to determine if they are true positives or false positives
- Escalate confirmed security incidents to SOC L2 or L3 analysts for further investigation and response
- Execute predefined incident response procedures for common security events
- Assist in the containment and remediation of low-level security incidents
- Stay informed about current security threats and vulnerabilities
- Apply threat intelligence to improve detection and response capabilities
- Maintain accurate and detailed logs of all security events and incidents
- Generate daily, weekly, and monthly security reports for management
- Work closely with other SOC team members and IT staff to ensure effective security operations
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders regarding security incidents and status updates
- Stay current with emerging security trends, technologies, and threats
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field
- 1+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on SOC operations
- Basic knowledge of security tools and technologies (e g, SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls)
- Understanding of networking protocols, operating systems, and basic security principles
- Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, SC-200 or CEH are highly desirable
Required Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in a team environment and handle stress in a fast-paced setting