Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 16,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to monitor security alerts and analyze incidents in Welkom. You will triage events, document findings, and support incident response to protect the organization from cyber threats.

The role offers exposure to SIEM tools such as Splunk and QRadar, with a focus on ongoing training, collaboration, and 24/7 monitoring in a dedicated team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in Cybersecurity/IT or related field.
• 1–3 years of SOC/security monitoring experience.
• Familiarity with SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar) and network security concepts.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security alerts from security tools and platforms.
• Investigate security incidents, document findings, and escalate per protocol.
• Perform initial triage to assess severity and impact.
• Assist in tuning SOC tools including SIEM/IDS/IPS and maintain playbooks.
• Stay informed on threats, vulnerabilities, and attack trends.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/IT

Tools

Splunk

QRadar

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively recruiting for a skilled Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to contribute to their security monitoring efforts in Welkom . This position involves the continuous analysis of security alerts, identification of potential threats, and the execution of incident response procedures. You will be part of a dedicated team responsible for maintaining the organization's security posture 24/7, ensuring swift and effective detection and mitigation of cyber threats. This role offers a great opportunity to develop expertise in threat intelligence and security monitoring technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security alerts generated by various security tools and platforms.
• Investigate security incidents, document findings, and elevate as per established protocols.
• Perform initial triage of security events to determine severity and impact.
• Assist in the maintenance and tuning of SOC tools and technologies, including SIEM and IDS/IPS.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of SOC playbooks and standard operating procedures.
• Stay informed about the latest cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and attack trends.

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in a SOC environment or similar security monitoring role.
• Familiarity with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar) and network security concepts.
• Understanding of common security threats, vulnerabilities, and incident response methodologies.
• Ability to work shifts if required and demonstrate excellent analytical skills under pressure.
• Good communication and collaboration abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with advanced security technologies in a critical role.
• Access to ongoing training and professional development programs.
• A supportive team environment in Welkom , dedicated to cybersecurity excellence.
• Contribute directly to the protection of the organization from cyber threats.