SOC Analyst

Thrive; Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking a SOC Analyst 1 in Clark, Philippines. The role includes monitoring security events, analyzing threats, and enhancing clients' security. Ideal candidates should have knowledge in SIEM, networking concepts, and incident response. Strong communication skills and a passion for cybersecurity are essential. Only applicants located in the Philippines will be considered.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cybersecurity threats and incident response.
• Demonstrated comprehension of good security practices.
• Professional experience supporting multiple platforms.

Responsibilities

• Perform security event monitoring using SIEM.
• Investigate intrusion attempts and analyze exploits.
• Proactive monitoring of known and emerging threats.
• Manage clients' security awareness training.

Skills

Knowledge of SIEM

Understanding of TCP/IP and networking

Experience with IDS/IPS

Knowledge of firewall protocols

Familiarity with Windows and Linux

Incident response standards

Communication skills

Job description

Thrive is an innovative technology solutions provider focused on Cyber Security, Hybrid Cloud, Global Network Management, Disaster Recovery and traditional Managed Services. Our corporate culture, engineering talent, customer-centric approach, and focus upon NextGen services help us stand out among our peers. Thrive is on the look-out for individuals who don’t view their weekdays spent at ‘a job’ but rather look to develop valuable skills that ignite their passion and lead to a CAREER.

Position Overview

With a growing client base, Thrive is continuing to build out its security team. We are looking to hire a SOC Analyst 1 to take a role within our Security Operation Center to assist with continuously monitoring and improving our customers' security posture while preventing, detecting, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity incidents utilizing technology and well-defined processes and procedures. The ideal candidate will have a passion for information security and will value what a properly managed Security monitoring solution can bring to our client needs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform security event monitoring using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) from multiple sources, including but not limited to, events from network and host-based intrusion detection/prevention systems, network infrastructure logs, systems logs, applications, and databases.
• Investigate intrusion attempts, differentiate false positives from true intrusion attempts, and perform analysis of exploits.
• Proactive monitoring and response of known and/or emerging threats.
• Carry out Thrive’s information security strategy both internally and externally for 400+ clients in the northeast.
• Analyze data from our SOC and SIEM and determine if further analysis is needed.
• Work within Thrive’s security standards and best practices and recommend future enhancements.
• Manage our clients’ security awareness training to help their end users be as safe as possible.
• Analyze vulnerability scans and determine remediation steps.
• Stay abreast of security events and techniques to keep our clients protected.
• Build awareness through training and education.

Qualifications

• Has knowledge of the following systems and technologies:
  • SIEM (Security Information and Event Management)
  • TCP/IP, computer networking, routing, and switching
  • IDS/IPS, penetration and vulnerability testing
  • Firewall and intrusion detection/prevention protocols
  • Windows, UNIX, and Linux operating systems
  • Network protocols and packet analysis tools
  • EDR, Anti-virus, and anti-malware
  • Content filtering
  • Email and web gateway.
• Understanding of cybersecurity threats, and experience with incident response standards and procedures.
• Demonstrates comprehension of good security practices.
• Professional experience in a system administration role supporting multiple platforms and applications.
• Ability to communicate network security issues to peers and management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to analyze a large amount of data from various sources and use this information to solve complex problems and make good decisions. Must be able to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate within the team and other stakeholders.
• Computer Networking & Security.
• Vulnerability Discovery and Analysis.
• Operating System Internals.
• Familiarity with TCP/IP network protocols, application layer protocols (e.g., HTTP, SMTP, DNS, etc.).
• Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills.
• Knowledge of common Windows and Linux/Unix system calls and APIs.
• Understand Anti-Virus.
• Knowledge of programming languages.
• Knowledge of internal file structures for file formats commonly associated with malware (e.g., OLE, RTF, PDF, EXE, etc.).

NOTE: Only candidates located in the Philippines and willing to work out of the Clark office should apply.