Cybersecurity SOC Analyst (0016 Mar 2026)
Core
Monitor SIEM systems and security tools to detect, investigate, and respond to cybersecurity threats within the Security Operations Center.
Role type
SOC Analyst (Incident Response & Monitoring)
Builds
Security monitoring playbooks and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Domain
Cybersecurity / IT Security
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar, AlienVault, Microsoft Sentinel), incident triage, incident containment, forensic documentation, network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, SSH), security technologies (Firewalls, IDS/IPS, EDR, WAF)
Preferred skills
CompTIA Security+, Network+, CySA+, scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
Responsibilities
Monitor SIEM systems for suspicious activity, analyze security alerts to determine severity and validity, report incidents to management, record security events and forensic details, perform basic incident containment, contribute to security playbooks and SOPs, stay updated on global threats and TTPs
Seniority
Junior, hands-on IC