SOC Analyst

Paynamics; Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Paynamics is seeking a Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to monitor, detect, and respond to cybersecurity incidents in real-time within our Philippines operations. You will analyze alerts from SIEM tools, perform initial triage, conduct malware analysis and forensic investigations, and collaborate with IT teams to remediate threats.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in CS or cybersecurity and 2+ years in information security; experience with Splunk or similar tools is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in information security or related IT field.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, security frameworks, and common attack vectors.
• Experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, LogRhythm) and Trend Micro Vision One.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security alerts from SIEM platforms and network devices
• Perform initial triage and investigation of security incidents
• Document and track security incidents from identification through resolution
• Conduct malware analysis and forensic investigation of security events
• Maintain and tune security monitoring tools and alert rules
• Collaborate with other IT teams for incident remediation

Skills

Incident response

Malware analysis

Forensic investigation

Threat monitoring

Security monitoring

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field

Tools

Splunk

QRadar

LogRhythm

Trend Micro Vision One

Job description

A Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst is responsible for monitoring, detecting, investigating, and responding to cybersecurity threats and incidents in real-time. This position plays a crucial role in maintaining the organization's security posture and protecting critical assets from cyber threats.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security alerts from various security tools, SIEM platforms, and network devices
• Perform initial triage and investigation of security incidents
• Document and track security incidents from identification through resolution
• Conduct malware analysis and forensic investigation of security events
• Maintain and tune security monitoring tools and alert rules
• Collaborate with other IT teams for incident remediation

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in information security or related IT field
• Strong understanding of network protocols, security frameworks, and common attack vectors
• Experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, LogRhythm)
• Experience with Trend Micro Vision One.