Job Description
TITLE :
SOC Analyst I
DEPARTMENT :
Information Technology
REPORTING TO :
Manager, Cyber Security
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The SOC Analyst I position is a key role responsible for supporting the company's global security infrastructure, working in close coordination with the US onsite team. The primary role is to monitor systems to identify threats. A SOC Analyst I will respond to alerts and carry out triage operations to determine what type of response, if any, is required. They also scan systems for vulnerabilities and manage monitoring and reporting tools. The SOC Analyst I will follow standard operating procedures for detecting, classifying, escalating, and reporting incidents.
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform monitoring and data correlation to events of interest using tools such as system event logs, SIEM, IPS/IDS logs, network traffic, antivirus consoles, and client endpoint software to identify incidents.
- Respond to security incidents and investigation requests following established processes within defined service level targets.
- Possess extensive experience in security areas such as SIEM, IDS, and APT.
- Drive containment strategies during data loss or breach events.
- Triage and resolve advanced threats like botnets and APTs.
- Conduct basic forensic activities, examining computers, logs, applications, and networks for evidence.
- Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and update knowledge management resources.
- Tune IDS, proxy policies, and inline malware tools based on threat intelligence and vulnerabilities.
- Provide tuning recommendations to administrators based on findings.
- Stay updated on current security threats and vulnerabilities relevant to information systems.
Qualifications Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
- 3 to 7 years of experience supporting complex global environments.
- Certified in Incident Handling (CEH, GCIH, ECIH).
- Hands-on experience in investigation and log analysis.
- Experience with IT security and defensive technologies such as Antivirus, Firewalls, Event Monitoring, IDS, DLP, Web filtering.
- Familiarity with attack mitigation related to viruses, spoofing, malware.
- Knowledge of emerging threats, web application attacks, SSL/TLS, certificates, and encryption.
- Experience with security tools like Nessus, Tenable, Snort, Wireshark, DLP software.
- Strong understanding of OS (Unix/Linux, Windows), IPS/IDS, VPN, Application Security.
Interpersonal Skills:
- Passionate, self-motivated, detail-oriented, results-driven.
- Excellent communication, analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks in high-pressure environments.
- Experience working in collaborative, team-oriented settings.
About Berkadia:
Berkadia, a joint venture of Berkshire Hathaway and Jefferies Financial Group, is a leading commercial real estate company providing capital solutions, investment sales advisory, and research services for multifamily and commercial properties. Berkadia is among the largest and most respected primary, master, and special servicers in the industry.
Berkadia is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. Our culture is driven by our core values: https://www.berkadia.com/about/vision-and-values.
To learn more about Berkadia, visit
our website.