Security Operations Center Analyst

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Experience: 1-3 years of experience as a SOC or Incident Response Analyst.
• Foundational Knowledge:
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts, including threat detection, incident response, and malware analysis.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
• Understanding of common attack vectors (phishing, credential abuse, web app attacks) and basic IR concepts (containment, eradication, recovery).
• Proficiency in cybersecurity EDR and SIEM tools, including CrowdStrike and Splunk
• Skills:
• Reading alerts/logs and following step‑by‑step playbooks.
• Strong written documentation and verbal communication for tickets and handoffs.
• Detail‑oriented, able to manage multiple alerts and SLAs.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and in a challenging environment with changing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• A resourceful person that is a fast learner and asks when in doubt.
• Naturally organized with determination to deliver excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands‑on exposure to email quarantine workflows, user reported phishing queues
• Exposure to WAF (security configs/policies, bot manager insights, anomaly logs, false‑positive review).
• ITIL Foundations and ticketing platforms (e.g., ServiceNow/Jira).
• Security certifications (e.g., Security+, CySA+, SSCP) or equivalent coursework/labs.