SOC Analyst (L1/L2) – Cybersecurity Operations

About the role

We are looking for a SOC Analyst (L1/L2) to join our 24x7 security operations centre. The analyst will monitor, detect, analyse and respond to cyber threats across our enterprise environment, ensuring incidents are handled according to runbooks and service‑level agreements.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse security alerts from SIEM, SOAR, EDR and related tools.
• Perform timely triage, validation and investigation of alerts following SLA priorities.
• Execute containment, response and remediation actions as defined in SOC runbooks.
• Manage incidents through the full lifecycle, maintaining accurate documentation and case status.
• Handle shift‑based operations, ensuring proper handover of active cases.
• Escalate high‑severity or complex incidents in line with SLA requirements.
• Monitor SOC communication channels and respond to stakeholder inquiries.
• Identify and report operational issues or anomalies during the shift.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying gaps in detection, logging and automation.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, IT or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in Security Operations, IT security or a similar role.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts, threat types and attack methodologies.
• Hands‑on exposure to SIEM, SOAR, EDR or other security monitoring tools.
• Familiarity with incident handling, alert triage and case management processes.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Security+, CISSP, etc.) are a plus.

Required skills

• SIEM, SOAR and EDR platforms
• Windows and Linux/Unix operating systems
• Networking concepts: TCP/IP, OSI model, DNS, HTTP/S
• Firewalls and endpoint protection solutions
• Log analysis and network traffic analysis
• Cloud security concepts (Azure, AWS, GCP) – advantage
• MITRE ATT&CK framework – advantage