Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst

Owasp10; Pune District; On-site; INR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Alif Cloud IT Consulting is seeking a SOC Analyst to monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents using SIEM tools such as Microsoft Sentinel. You will help protect the organization’s information assets and support 24/7 security monitoring.

Key responsibilities include incident triage, threat analysis, SIEM rule tuning, reporting, and collaboration with IT teams. Education requires a bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity, and 0–2 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Equivalent experience may be considered.
• 0–2 years of experience in a SOC or related security role.
• Experience with SIEM tools, preferably Microsoft Sentinel.
• Proficiency in cybersecurity principles and best practices.
• Knowledge of network security, endpoint security, and threat intelligence.
• Ability to analyse and interpret security data and logs.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and events from various tools, including Microsoft Sentinel.
• Analyse and triage security events to determine severity and impact.
• Identify and respond to security incidents promptly.
• Investigate incidents to determine root cause and scope.
• Coordinate with teams to contain and remediate threats.
• Document incident response activities and create incident reports.
• Perform threat-hunting to identify potential risks.
• Stay updated on latest threats, vulnerabilities, and trends.
• Configure and manage SIEM tools, fine-tune rules, dashboards, and alerts.
• Ensure proper ingestion of logs and data sources into the SIEM.
• Create detailed reports on security incidents, trends, and metrics.
• Maintain SOPs for security operations.
• Assist in compliance efforts by documenting security controls.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams and communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

SIEM

Microsoft Sentinel

Threat analysis

Incident response

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Job description

About Alif Cloud IT Consulting:Alif Cloud IT Consulting is a leading provider of Microsoft Services Globally, Working with Microsoft and Distributors directly. Majorly focused on Cloud and Security solutions. We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Azure Solution Architect to join our dynamic team and lead the design and implementation of Azure-based solutions. Lead the team Project initiation and delivery.

Job Summary:As a SOC Analyst, you will be responsible for monitoring, detecting, analyzing, and responding to security incidents and threats using various tools and technologies, including SIEM tools like Microsoft Sentinel. You will work to protect the organization’s information assets and ensure compliance with security policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

Monitoring and Detection:

• Continuously monitor security alerts and events from various security tools, including Microsoft Sentinel.
• Analyse and triage security events to determine their severity and potential impact.
• Identify and respond to security incidents promptly.
• Investigate security incidents to determine the root cause and scope.
• Coordinate with other teams to contain and remediate security threats.
• Document incident response activities and create incident reports.

Threat Analysis:

• Perform threat-hunting activities to proactively identify potential security risks.
• Stay updated on the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry trends.
• Analyze malware, phishing, and other attack vectors to understand and mitigate risks.

SIEM Management:

• Configure and manage SIEM tools, specifically Microsoft Sentinel.
• Develop and fine-tune correlation rules, dashboards, and alerts.
• Ensure the proper ingestion of logs and data sources into the SIEM.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Create detailed reports on security incidents, trends, and metrics.
• Maintain and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) for security operations.
• Assist in compliance efforts by ensuring security controls are properly documented.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with other IT and security teams to enhance security posture.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders about security incidents and risks.
• Provide guidance and support to junior analysts and team members.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Equivalent experience may be considered.

Experience:

• 0-2 years of experience in a SOC or related security role.
• Experience with SIEM tools, preferably Microsoft Sentinel.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices.
• Proficiency in using and managing SIEM tools, specifically Microsoft Sentinel.
• Knowledge of network security, endpoint security, and threat intelligence.
• Ability to analyse and interpret security data and logs.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Certifications (Preferred):

• CompTIA Security+
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)

Working Conditions:

• May require shift work to provide 24/7 security monitoring.
• On-call availability for incident response.

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