SOC L1 Analyst - Hands-on Defense, Mentorship & Growth

Alykas; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 800,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Alykas is seeking a SOC Analyst L1 to join our multi-tenant SOC, monitoring security events and supporting incident response for US-based clients. This role is ideal for security professionals looking to gain hands-on experience with leading cybersecurity technologies.

You will collaborate with global teams, perform initial triage, and contribute to SOC process improvements while building expertise in security monitoring and detection.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of SOC/IT security experience.
• Basic cybersecurity, networking, and OS concepts.
• Familiarity with SIEM, EDR, XDR, or email security platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent English communication.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and events from our advanced security solutions.
• Perform initial triage and analysis of security alerts to determine legitimacy and severity.
• Investigate Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and document findings accurately.
• Escalate confirmed or suspicious security incidents according to established procedures.
• Create and maintain detailed case notes, investigation records, and incident reports.
• Assist in identifying malicious activity, suspicious behavior, and emerging threats.
• Support threat hunting and security monitoring initiatives as directed by senior analysts.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of SOC processes and detection capabilities.

Skills

SOC experience

Cybersecurity concepts

Networking basics

Operating systems basics

SIEM / EDR / XDR

Analytical skills

English fluency

Tools

PowerShell

Python

Linux

Windows OS

Microsoft 365

Azure

MITRE ATT&CK

Job description

Alykas is seeking a SOC Analyst L1 to join our multi-tenant SOC, monitoring security events and supporting incident response for US-based clients. This role is ideal for security professionals looking to gain hands-on experience with leading cybersecurity technologies.

You will collaborate with global teams, perform initial triage, and contribute to SOC process improvements while building expertise in security monitoring and detection.