SOC Analyst

Renous Consulting; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a dedicated SOC Analyst to enhance their cybersecurity team on a 6-month contractual basis. This role is crucial for monitoring and responding to security threats, utilizing advanced tools like SIEM and EDR/XDR. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of incident response frameworks. With the potential for full-time conversion based on performance, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. Join a forward-thinking team and help shape the future of cybersecurity.

Qualifications

• Experience with SIEM tools and EDR/XDR solutions.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security alerts in a SOC environment.
• Investigate and respond to security incidents using EDR/XDR tools.

Skills

SIEM tools

EDR/XDR solutions

Threat intelligence

Incident response frameworks

Analytical skills

Education

CEH certification

SOC Analyst certification

Security+ certification

Tools

Splunk

QRadar

ArcSight

CrowdStrike

SentinelOne

Microsoft Defender

Job description

Job Description: SOC Analyst (Contractual – 6 Months)

Location: Bangalore, India
Employment Type: Contractual (6 Months) | Potential for Full-Time Conversion based on performance

About the Role:

We are looking for a SOC Analyst to join our team in Bangalore on a 6-month contractual basis. The role involves monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security threats using SIEM, EDR/XDR, and other cybersecurity tools. High-performing candidates may have the opportunity to transition into a full-time, permanent role after six months.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyze security alerts in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment using SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) tools.
• Investigate and respond to security incidents using EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) / XDR (Extended Detection and Response) tools.
• Perform threat detection, log analysis, and security event correlation.
• Conduct incident triage, root cause analysis, and forensic investigations to mitigate security threats.
• Work closely with IT and security teams to implement incident response and threat mitigation strategies.
• Stay updated with emerging cyber threats, attack techniques, and security best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience with SIEM tools such as Splunk, QRadar, ArcSight, etc.
• Hands-on experience with EDR/XDR solutions like CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender, or similar.
• Knowledge of threat intelligence, security monitoring, and vulnerability management.
• Strong understanding of incident response frameworks and cybersecurity methodologies.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, ISO 27001, etc.).
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Certifications (Preferred but not mandatory): CEH, SOC Analyst, Security+, or equivalent.

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