Experienced Associate L1 SOC Analyst
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Job Location:
Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Line of Service
AssuranceIndustry/Sector
Not ApplicableSpecialism
Risk ArchitectureManagement Level
AssociateJob Description & Summary
In the Digital Trust & Cybersecurity team our work is always evolving to help our clients respond to cybersecurity related threats and trends and we combine our deep technical skills in response to our clients changing cybersecurity needs.The Level 1 SOC Analyst is responsible for monitoring and analyzing an organizations security posture on an ongoing basis. This role involves working in a 24/7 environment to detect respond to and mitigate security incidents. The L1 SOC Analyst will serve as the first line of defense in identifying potential threats and vulnerabilities within the organizations network and Systems.
As a L1 SOC Analyst youll work as part of a team of problem solvers helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:
Alert Triage & Investigation
Monitor newly triggered alerts and review alerts not yet marked as Open or Closed.
Collect relevant information to support investigation of alerts under assessment.
Correlate alerts with data from other security devices.
Investigate the potential impact of alerts and determine their urgency.
Shift Handover Management
Participate actively in the shift handover process.
Conduct clear and concise shift handovers.
Prepare comprehensive shift handover reports.
Communicate shift handover details effectively to the incoming shift.
Log Monitoring & Issue Resolution
Monitor logs flowing into the SIEM; identify and investigate logs that have stopped flowing.
Liaise with server owners to resolve issues.
Generate and maintain a list of log-related incidents report resolutions and methods applied.
Work with Linux syslogs by coordinating with server owners.
For Windows logs check permissions user status (disabled/active) and password expiry for local users; note that user ID for Windows collections is Irsvrcollector.
Ticket Handling
Attend to Jira tickets assigned by clients by responding to inquiries or forwarding to the appropriate group/team.
Identify and report tickets involving log parser issues to Infra/SIEM Engineers.
Detect and report false alarm tickets to Infra/SIEM Engineers.
Security Alert Analysis & Escalation
Review and analyze alerts generated by security tools and systems.
Escalate potential security incidents to higher-level analysts (L2 or L3) according to predefined criteria.
Requirements
Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Cybersecurity Network Security or related field.
1 to 2 years of experience in Cybersecurity SOC or Surveillance.
Proficiency in English Malay and Mandarin is ; proficiency in Cantonese is an added advantage.
Skills and Competencies
Strong understanding of networking concepts and protocols (TCP/IP DNS HTTP etc.).
Basic knowledge of common operating systems (Windows Linux) and their security configurations.
Familiarity with Linux and Windows operating systems is desirable.
Experience with security monitoring tools and technologies (e.g. SIEM IDS/IPS firewalls).
Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g. NIST ISO 27001).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced 24/7 environment.
Certifications
Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) or GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) are a plus.
Additional Notes
This is a 12-month contract with the opportunity to be extended based on project and performance.
Contract staff will be getting the standard benefit as permanent staff.
Education (if blank degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:Certifications (if blank certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback Accepting Feedback Active Listening Auditing Auditing Standards Audit Internal Controls Audit Preparation Audit Reporting Audit Risk Assessments Audit Support Business Process Improvement Communication Compliance and Standards Compliance Assurance Compliance Auditing Compliance Risk Assessment Compliance Training Data Analysis and Interpretation Developing Policies and Guidelines Emotional Regulation Empathy Ethics Training External Audit Inclusion Intellectual Curiosity 21 moreDesired Languages (If blank desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Not SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship
NoGovernment Clearance Required
NoJob Posting End Date
June 30 2026Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Computer Science
- Cobol
- Active Directory
- Information Technology
- Data Collection
- C++
- Information Security
- JavaScript
- Technical Expertise
- Troubleshoot
- PC
- Management System
- Setup
- hardware
- Dns
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