Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Fully remote work

Security training access

Work with cutting-edge security stack

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a diligent SOC Analyst to join a remote-first security team, monitoring, detecting, and responding to cyber threats across a global infrastructure.

You will analyze alerts, investigate incidents, and escalate issues as needed, contributing to robust defense strategies while working effectively in a remote, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or related field or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years in a SOC or cybersecurity operations role.
• Familiarity with SIEM tools and network protocols.
• Understanding of incident response processes and methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; detail-oriented.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor SIEM systems for security threats and anomalies.
• Analyze security alerts and events, performing initial triage and investigation.
• Respond to security incidents according to established procedures, escalating complex issues.
• Identify and report on potential security vulnerabilities and misconfigurations.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of SOC playbooks and detection rules.
• Maintain documentation related to security incidents and investigations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

SIEM tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a diligent and analytical Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to join their remote-first security team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of monitoring, detecting, and responding to cyber threats across the organization's global infrastructure. You will analyze security alerts, investigate potential incidents, and escalate issues as needed, playing a critical role in protecting sensitive data and ensuring business continuity. This position is ideal for a proactive individual who thrives in a dynamic environment and possesses a keen eye for detail, contributing directly to a robust defense strategy from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security information and event management (SIEM) systems for security threats and anomalies.
• Analyze security alerts and events, performing initial triage and investigation.
• Respond to security incidents according to established procedures, escalating complex issues to senior analysts or incident response teams.
• Identify and report on potential security vulnerabilities and misconfigurations.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of SOC playbooks and detection rules.
• Maintain documentation related to security incidents and investigations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in a SOC or cybersecurity operations role.
• Familiarity with SIEM tools, network protocols, and common security threats.
• Understanding of incident response processes and methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote, team-oriented environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Fully remote work environment fostering work-life balance.
• Continuous learning opportunities and access to security training.
• Opportunity to work with a cutting-edge security technology stack.