SOC Analyst Triage Specialist
SOC Analyst Triage Specialist
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Job Description
About you:
You are someone who wants to influence your own development. Youre looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests and be able to grow professionally.
The SOC Analyst is a pivotal member of the Security Operations Center acting as the first line of defense against cyber threats. The analyst is primarily responsible for triaging and analyzing raw security data reviewing alarms and alerts and determining their criticality. The role requires critical thinking and deep analytical skills to differentiate between false positives and actionable threats prioritize highrisk incidents and enrich alerts with relevant context for further investigation.
You bring to Applaudo the following competencies:
- Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science Cybersecurity or a related discipline or equivalent professional experience.
- At least 1 year of handson experience in a SOC role.
- Proven experience in working with SIEM (e.g. ChronicleSplunk IBM QRadar) and EDR/XDR solutions (e.g. Trellix CrowdStrike SentinelOne).
- Proven ability to perform incident triage and distinguish between false positives and actionable threats.
- Basic knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP DNS HTTP/S) and operating systems (Windows Linux).
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to evaluate complex datasets and incidents.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written for reporting and collaborating with team members.
- Ability to work independently and under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.
- Advanced English (required).
- Desirable: CompTIA Security
- Desirable: Certified SOC Analyst (CSA).
- Desirable: ECCouncil Certified Incident Handler (ECIH).
You will be accountable for the following responsibilities:
- Continuously monitor and collect raw security data from various platforms.
- Review alarms and alerts validate their accuracy and enrich them with relevant data including Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) and threat intelligence feeds.
- Leverage tools such as SIEM platforms (e.g. Chronicle Splunk IBM QRadar FortiSIEM) EDR/XDR solutions (e.g. Trellix CrowdStrike SentinelOne FortiXDR) and SOAR platforms (e.g. Chronicle FortiSOAR Splunk SOAR) to identify analyze and correlate security events.
- Identify highrisk events and potential incidents prioritizing them based on criticality and organizational impact.
- Conduct initial investigations to categorize alerts escalating unresolved or complex issues to the appropriate teams.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective communication of incident details and risk assessments.
- Assist in managing configuring and optimizing security monitoring tools to improve detection capabilities and reduce noise.
- Support finetuning of detection rules and analytics to adapt to evolving threats.
- Maintain detailed and accurate records of incidents including analysis findings and actions taken in ticketing systems.
- Generate regular reports highlighting trends highrisk events and recommendations for process improvements.
Additional Information :
Here at Applaudo Studios values as trust communication respect excellence and team work are our keys to success. We know we are working with the best and thus treat each other with respect and admiration without asking.
Submit your application today and dont miss this opportunity to join the Best Digital team in the Region!
We truly appreciate all the hard and outstanding work our team makes every day at Applaudo Studios and thats why the perks that we offer are deeply thought and designed as a way to thank them for their commitment and excellence.
Some of our perks and benefits:
- Work from home
- Flexible schedule
- Celebrations
- Special discounts
- Entertainment area
- Flexible work spaces
- Great work environment
- Private medical insurance
*Benefits may vary according to your location and/or availability. Request further information when applying.
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Remote
