Junior SOC Analyst - Systems Integrator

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance after 90 days

Dental insurance after 90 days

Vision insurance after 90 days

401k

Job summary

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited is seeking a SOC Analyst to join our managed security service and virtual executive consulting firm. The role focuses on initial triage, log and traffic analysis, and threat detection within a 7 AM–7 PM coverage window.

Responsibilities include interpreting logs, IPs, and traffic details, investigating indicators with the SIEM stack (Splunk is acceptable; current tools include SentinelOne and Stellar Cyber), and communicating with clients during incident

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' relevant experience; entry-level SOC background preferred.
• Cybersecurity knowledge and understanding of SOC workflows.
• SIEM/log-analysis exposure, with Splunk acceptable; current tools include SentinelOne and Stellar Cyber.
• Able to interpret logs, IP addresses, TCP/IP, threat activity, and source/destination traffic.
• Firewall knowledge; Fortinet useful but not essential.
• Comfortable speaking with customers and communicating clearly.
• Willing to collaborate, follow processes, take initiative, and learn.

Responsibilities

• Initial triage and dispatch of security-related alerts/incidents during the 7 AM-7 PM coverage window.
• Review and interpret logs, IP addresses, traffic source/destination details, and potential threats.
• Investigate suspicious activity, including researching indicators such as malicious IPs.
• Use SIEM and security tools; current stack includes SentinelOne, Stellar Cyber, email-security platforms, Qualys, and RoboShadow.
• Communicate with customers by phone when required.
• Follow runbooks, collaborate with the SOC team, and upscale where appropriate.

Skills

SOC analysis

SIEM/log-analysis

Threat detection

Customer communication

Firewall knowledge

Tools

SentinelOne

Stellar Cyber

Qualys

RoboShadow

Job description

Keen to join a company that champions growth and development?

Join a managed security service provider and virtual executive consulting firm that delivers intelligent threat detection, compliance management, and strategic technology leadership. The organization acts as a comprehensive off-site cybersecurity department for businesses seeking robust digital defense without the overhead of an internal team. Through continuous monitoring and strategic guidance, the company maintains secure and reliable technology environments for its clients.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a SOC Analyst to join a growing team. The successful candidate will drive the initial triage and dispatch of security alerts, conducting thorough log and traffic analysis to identify emerging threats. Core responsibilities include leveraging advanced security tools to investigate suspicious activity and execute operational runbooks. Additionally, the ideal candidate will collaborate closely with internal security teams while maintaining direct, professional communication with clients during incident escalations.

Responsibilities:

• Initial triage and dispatch of security-related alerts/incidents during the 7 AM-7 PM coverage window.
• Review and interpret logs, IP addresses, traffic source/destination details, and potential threats.
• Investigate suspicious activity, including researching indicators such as malicious IPs.
• Use SIEM and security tools; their current stack includes SentinelOne, Stellar Cyber, email-security platforms, Qualys, and RoboShadow.
• Communicate with customers by phone when required.
• Follow runbooks, collaborate with the SOC team, and upscale where appropriate.

Skills/Must Have:

• 1-2 years' relevant experience; entry-level SOC background preferred.
• Cybersecurity knowledge and understanding of SOC workflows.
• SIEM/log-analysis exposure, Splunk is fully acceptable; SentinelOne and Stellar Cyber are their current tools.
• Able to interpret logs, IP addresses, TCP/IP, threat activity, and source/destination traffic.
• Firewall knowledge, particularly how to investigate activity; Fortinet is useful but not essential.
• Comfortable speaking with customers and communicating clearly.
• Willing to collaborate, follow processes, take initiative, and learn

Benefits:

• Fully paid health, dental, vision after 90 days, 401k

Salary:

• $50,000 Per Year