Technology Consultant – SOC Analyst

SIL Botswana; Västra Götalands län; On-site; SEK 8,200 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

The SIL Mauritius-based SOC team is seeking a dedicated SOC Analyst to monitor, detect, and respond to security events and incidents. You will work across logs, cloud and on-premise systems to maintain a strong security posture, following established playbooks and incident handling practices.

Ideal candidates bring 2–4 years of operations experience, hands-on SIEM skills, and familiarity with IDS/IPS, EDR/XDR, and networking concepts. Join a global IT team delivering secure software solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT or related field or equivalent certifications.
• 2–4 years of security operations, incident response and monitoring experience.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM tools and incident handling.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and events using SIEM platforms and other security tools.
• Investigate and triage security incidents, performing initial analysis and escalation when required.
• Respond to incidents per playbooks and procedures.
• Analyze logs from networks, endpoints, and cloud systems to identify suspicious activity.
• Support threat detection through rule development and use case creation.
• Assist in vulnerability management and remediation tracking.
• Document incidents, investigations, and actions clearly.
• Collaborate with IT, network and security teams to resolve issues.
• Participate in continuous SOC improvement initiatives.
• Stay updated on emerging threats and trends.

Skills

SIEM

Incident response

Networking basics

Cloud security

Threat intelligence

Log analysis

EDR/XDR

IDS/IPS

Firewalls

Windows/Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

SIEM platforms

EDR/XDR solutions

Job description

Monitor, detect, and respond to cybersecurity threats….

Job Purpose

The SOC Analyst is responsible for supporting the organization’s cybersecurity operations by monitoring, detecting, and responding to security events and incidents. The role aims to protect critical systems and data by proactively identifying potential threats, conducting initial investigations, and escalating issues as needed. This position contributes to maintaining a strong security posture through continuous monitoring, analysis, and collaboration with internal teams, while also developing technical skills and expertise in a fast-evolving threat landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and events using SIEM platforms and other security tools
• Investigate and triage security incidents, performing initial analysis and escalation when required
• Respond to incidents in accordance with established playbooks and procedures
• Analyze logs from various sources (network, endpoints, cloud systems) to identify suspicious activity
• Support threat detection efforts through correlation rules and use case development
• Assist in vulnerability management and remediation tracking
• Document incidents, investigations, and actions taken clearly and accurately
• Collaborate with IT, network, and security teams to resolve security issues
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives within the SOC
• Stay updated on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and cybersecurity trends

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, and related field or equivalent industry certifications.
• 2–4 years in security operations, incident response, incident handling and security monitoring experience
• Hands‑on experience with SIEM tools
• Familiarity with security concepts such as IDS/IPS, EDR/XDR, firewalls, and threat intelligence
• Basic understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, VPNs)
• Exposure to operating systems (Windows, Linux) and log analysis

COMPETENCIES

Technical Skills

• Understanding of cloud security concepts (Azure, AWS, or GCP environments)
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, PCI and ISO, Good interpersonal, communication and analytical skills
• Ability to learn job requirements and perform effectively in short time
• Ability to work under pressure and during odd hours to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently and efficiently with minimum supervision and within a collaborative team
• Customer Service oriented and ability to negotiate with customers tactfullyRequired to travel abroad for overseas assignments

Company: SIL

Location: Mauritius

The SIL Team is a group of IT professionals with expertise in delivering high-quality software solutions to clients worldwide. They specialize in working with businesses in Mauritius, India, and Africa, and have a deep understanding of the unique needs of these regions.