SOC Analyst Level 1

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Level 1 SOC Analyst to join our dynamic cybersecurity team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in information security principles, incident detection, and response procedures. As a Level 1 SOC Analyst, you will play a crucial role in monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security alerts and incidents to safeguard our organization's critical assets and infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

• 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.