SOC Analyst- SIEM (1-2 years of exp needed)

ACCORD INNOVATIONS SDN. BHD.; Bandar Baru Bangi; On-site; MYR 61,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCORD INNOVATIONS SDN. BHD. in Malaysia is seeking a SOC Analyst- SIEM with 1-2 years of experience to join our security operations team. You will monitor 24x7 for IT security events, investigate alerts with SIEM, and escalate incidents to Level-2 when needed.

You should have a degree in CS/Engineering/IT Security, be familiar with Windows, Linux, and Unix, and have knowledge of SIEM, IPS/IDS, UEBA, and DLP. Fresh graduates are welcome; certifications like GSEC or GCIA are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT Security or a related field.
• Fresh graduates welcome; 1-2 years of information security related experience also acceptable.
• 2 years of information security related experience in security operations, incident handling, and log analysis.
• Exposure to security monitoring technologies, such as SIEM, IPS/IDS, UEBA, DLP, AV.
• Knowledge of Windows, Linux, Unix.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Preferred Certifications: SANS GSEC, CCED, GCIA, GCIH or other relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

• 24x7 monitoring on IT security abnormalities or suspicious activities and closing or escalating those alerts to Level-2 analyst in timely manner.
• Investigate security alert using SIEM technology, report, data visualization, pattern and behavioral analysis.
• Reach out to respective user to validate security alert.
• Provide feedback on use case to Level-2 analyst for further review.
• Suggest tuning on false positive security alert.
• Document and maintain knowledge base of alarms (false positives, false negatives).
• Maintain the group email address and distribution lists, answer SOC main phone lines, and update all relevant documentation such as shift logs.

Skills

SOC monitoring

SIEM

Incident analysis

Log analysis

Threat detection

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/IT Security

Tools

SIEM

IPS/IDS

UEBA

DLP

AV

Job description

SOC Analyst- SIEM (1-2 years of exp needed)

Provides 24x7 continuous monitoring and detection of security alerts and escalation of security incidents in aligning with the Group's business objectives and in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• 24x7 monitoring on IT security abnormalities or suspicious activities and closing or escalating those alerts to Level-2 analyst in timely manner
• Investigate security alert using SIEM technology, report, data visualization, pattern and behavioral analysis
• Reach out to respective user to validate security alert
• Provide feedback on use case to Level-2 analyst for further review
• Suggest tuning on false positive security alert
• Document and maintain knowledge base of alarms (false positives, false negatives)
• Maintain the group email address and distribution lists, answer SOC main phone lines, and update all relevant documentation such as shift logs

About you

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT Security or a related field

Fresh graduates welcome; 1-2 years of information security related experience also acceptable

2 years of information security related experience in areas such as: security operations, incident analysis, incident handling, and vulnerability management or testing, system patching, log analysis, intrusion detection, or security device administration

Exposure to security monitoring technologies, such as SIEM, IPS/IDS, UEBA, DLP, AV, among others

Knowledge of various operating systems including but not limited to Windows, Linux, Unix

Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment

Good analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Certifications: SANS Certification such as GSEC, CCED, GCIA, GCIH or other relevant certifications

Information Technology Services 51-100 employees

An attentive, relationship-centric, technology, analytic, consulting firm with global service delivery capabilities.

We partner with government agencies and business of all size and verticals to architect, develop, implement, measure, optimize and maintain solutions that drive their success metrics.

An attentive, relationship-centric, technology, analytic, consulting firm with global service delivery capabilities.

We partner with government agencies and business of all size and verticals to architect, develop, implement, measure, optimize and maintain solutions that drive their success metrics.