Associate- Security Operations

Mantle Solutions; Ernakulam; Hybrid; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Mantle Solutions is seeking a SOC Analyst in Kerala (Ernakulam) to monitor, detect, analyze and respond to cybersecurity threats across the organization’s IT environment.

You will continuously monitor security tools (SIEM/XDR/EDR, IDS/IPS, WAF) investigate alerts, perform triage, containment and recovery, and document findings while supporting security operations and audits. Strong communication and analytical skills are required.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Certifications such as CEH, Security+, CySA+, CHFI or other recognized cybersecurity credentials are highly recommended

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and events generated by SIEM, XDR ,EDR, IDS/IPS, WAF, Email Security, and other security solutions.
• Analyze and investigate security incidents, alerts, and suspicious activities.
• Perform incident triage, classification, containment, eradication, and recovery activities.
• Escalate critical incidents according to the Incident Response Plan.
• Document incident findings and remediation actions.
• Conduct threat hunting activities to identify potential threats within the environment.
• Analyze malware, phishing attempts, and suspicious network activities.
• Review threat intelligence feeds and apply relevant indicators for monitoring.

Skills

Incident Response

Threat Analysis

Security Monitoring

MITRE ATT&CK

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field

Certifications such as CEH, Security+, CySA+, CHFI

Tools

SIEM

XDR

EDR

IDS/IPS

WAF

Email Security

Job description

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• Certifications such as CEH, Security+, CySA+ , CHFI, or other recognized cybersecurity credentials are highly recommended

Experience required:

• 1-2 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity
• Experience monitoring SIEM and responding to security alerts.

Job Summary

The SOC Analyst is responsible for monitoring, detecting, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity threats and security incidents across the organization's IT environment. The role involves continuous monitoring of security tools, investigating alerts, performing incident triage, and supporting security operations to protect the organization's information assets.

• Monitor security alerts and events generated by SIEM, XDR ,EDR, IDS/IPS, WAF, Email Security, and other security solutions.
• Analyze and investigate security incidents, alerts, and suspicious activities.
• Perform incident triage, classification, containment, eradication, and recovery activities.
• Escalate critical incidents according to the Incident Response Plan.
• Document incident findings and remediation actions.
• Conduct threat hunting activities to identify potential threats within the environment.
• Analyze malware, phishing attempts, and suspicious network activities.
• Review threat intelligence feeds and apply relevant indicators for monitoring.
• Monitor log ingestion and data quality across security platforms.
• Create , Fine tune, and maintain SIEM rules and use cases.
• Reduce false positives through continuous optimization of security alerts.
• Assist with security audits and compliance requirements.

Required Skills:

• Strong understanding of Cybersecurity Operations and Incident Response.
• Knowledge of SIEM , XDR , EDR Solutions
• Understanding of network security concepts, protocols, and attack techniques.
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK Framework.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.