SOC Analyst (Security Operations Center)

Appit LLC; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Appit LLC is seeking a SOC Analyst in Hyderabad, India, to monitor and respond to security threats in real-time. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in security monitoring and be skilled in using SIEM platforms such as Splunk and Microsoft Sentinel.

Responsibilities include monitoring security alerts, performing investigations, and collaborating with various teams to identify risks. Relevant certifications and strong knowledge of attack vectors are preferred. This position offers an opportunity to play a key role in protecting enterprise systems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a SOC analyst or in a security monitoring role.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms like Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar.
• Understanding of network security fundamentals and log analysis.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and events from SIEM platforms.
• Perform initial triage and investigation of security incidents.
• Analyze logs from various sources to identify indicators of compromise.

Skills

Experience with SIEM platforms

Knowledge of attack vectors

Incident response frameworks

Endpoint detection and response tools

Log analysis

Education

Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA CySA+)

Tools

Splunk

Microsoft Sentinel

CrowdStrike

Job description

APPIT Software Solutions is hiring a SOC Analyst (Security Operations Center) in Hyderabad, India. Monitor, detect, and respond to security threats in real time using SIEM and EDR platforms, protecting enterprise systems at APPIT Software Solutions in Hyderabad.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and events from SIEM platforms (Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or Elastic SIEM) around the clock
• Perform initial triage, investigation, and escalation of security incidents following established playbooks and runbooks
• Analyze logs from firewalls, IDS/IPS, EDR, proxy servers, and cloud environments to identify indicators of compromise
• Develop and tune SIEM detection rules, correlation logic, and alert thresholds to reduce false positives
• Document incident timelines, root cause analyses, and lessons learned for post-incident reviews
• Collaborate with threat intelligence and vulnerability management teams to proactively identify emerging risks

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a SOC analyst or in a security monitoring role
• Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar, or Elastic SIEM)
• Strong knowledge of common attack vectors, malware families, and intrusion detection techniques
• Understanding of network security fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, TLS) and log analysis
• Experience with endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools such as CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, or Carbon Black
• Familiarity with incident response frameworks (NIST SP 800-61, SANS Incident Handling)

Nice to Have

• CompTIA CySA+, GCIH, or BTL1 certification
• Experience with SOAR platforms for automated incident response
• Knowledge of threat hunting techniques using MITRE ATT&CK