SOC Analyst
Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan
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- Security Monitoring and Analysis:
- Monitor security event and incident detection systems, including ArcSight SIEM, IDS/IPS, and other security appliances for potential security incidents.
- Analyze security events and alerts to identify potential threats, vulnerabilities, and suspicious activities.
- Investigate and triage security incidents to determine their severity, impact, and appropriate response actions.
- Execute incident response procedures according to established protocols and best practices.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders and teams to contain, mitigate, and remediate security incidents in a timely manner.
- Document incident details, investigation findings, and response actions taken for further analysis and reporting.
- Stay abreast of the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques through threat intelligence feeds, research publications, and industry forums.
- Utilize threat intelligence to enhance security monitoring, detection capabilities, and incident response strategies.
- Participate in security awareness training and knowledge-sharing sessions to enhance team capabilities and awareness of emerging threats.
- Collaborate with other members of the cybersecurity team and IT departments to improve security controls, processes, and procedures.
- Provide recommendations for enhancing security posture and reducing the organization's exposure to cybersecurity risks.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a cybersecurity-related role, preferably in a SOC environment.
- Solid understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and security technologies.
- Familiarity with security information and event management (SIEM) tools, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and endpoint security solutions.
- Proficiency in analyzing security event logs, packet captures, and other forensic data sources.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize and respond to security incidents effectively.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
- Relevant industry certifications such as Security+, CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), or GIAC certifications (GSEC, GCIH, GCIA) are a plus.
* Salary range is an estimate based on our InfoSec / Cybersecurity Salary Index 💰
Tags: ArcSight CEH Computer Science Endpoint security GCIA GCIH GIAC GSEC IDS Incident response Intrusion detection IPS Monitoring SIEM SOC Threat intelligence Vulnerabilities
Perks/benefits: Team events
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