Cybersecurity SOC Analyst

ST Engineering; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ST Engineering is seeking a Cyber Security SOC Analyst to join our Singapore Hub in Ang Mo Kio. You will monitor security events, perform initial triage, and document incidents to support rapid containment and recovery.

This entry-level role offers hands-on exposure to SIEMs, IDS/IPS, and other security tools within a collaborative SOC team. You will work a 24/7 rotating shift schedule and participate in ongoing learning to stay current with security trends and best practices.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of security tools incl. SIEMs, IDS/IPS, firewalls, antivirus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to interact with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Collaborative mindset to work with other SOC tiers and managers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address security challenges.
• Commitment to continuous learning to stay updated with security trends.
• Willingness to work on a 24/7 rotating shift schedule.
• Entry-level candidates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Monitor logs and security tools to detect potential incidents across multiple systems.
• Investigate and triage alerts; document actions in incident tickets.
• Escalate incidents to Senior Security Analyst as needed.
• Handle customer calls and escalation emails.
• Collaborate with SOC leads and managers to improve workflows.

Skills

SIEMs

IDS/IPS

Firewalls

Antivirus

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Shift work

Tools

SIEM platforms

Network security tools

Job description

Title: Cybersecurity SOC Analyst

Job ID: 22795

Location: ST Engineering Hub, SG

Location: Ang Mo Kio.

The Cyber Security Analyst plays a critical role in the first line of defense against cybersecurity threats. The role involves proactive monitoring, initial triage, and documentation of security incidents. Analysts will utilize various security tools and systems to detect, analyze, and elevate threats as required while ensuring effective communication and collaboration across the SOC team.

Job Summary

The Cyber Security Analyst plays a critical role in the first line of defense against cybersecurity threats. The role involves proactive monitoring, initial triage, and documentation of security incidents. Analysts will utilize various security tools and systems to detect, analyze, and elevate threats as required while ensuring effective communication and collaboration across the SOC team.

Responsibilities

• Perform proactive monitoring of logs, data, link utilization, and system availability across multiple SIEMs or security tools. Detect and identify potential security incidents using pre-defined rules and correlation. Conduct blacklist scanning, keyword ingestion, and fine-tuning of SIEM rules for improved accuracy.
• Investigate and triage alerts to determine the severity and impact of security events. Document detailed assessments and actions taken into incident tickets. Escalate incidents that require further investigation or resolution to Senior Security Analyst. Use standardized templates as a base but proactively amend escalation emails based on current investigations and analysis without referring to past emails.
• Handle customer phone calls and respond to escalation emails. Prepare standardized escalation email templates for efficient communication.
• Work closely with SOC Leads, and SOC Managers to ensure incidents are effectively mitigated and resolved. Participate in feedback sessions and process improvement reviews to enhance workflows.
• Incident Management
• Customer Interaction
• Collaboration and Process Improvement

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of security tools such as SIEMs, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and antivirus systems.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to interact with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• A collaborative mindset to work effectively with other SOC tiers and managers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex security challenges.
• Commitment to continuous learning to stay updated with the latest security trends and technologies.
• Adherence to SOC playbooks, standard operating procedures, and compliance requirements.
• Willingness to work on a 24/7 rotating shift schedule.
• Entry-level candidates are welcome to apply.