Job Responsibilities:
- Monitor security alerts and incidents to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
- Investigate and analyze security events using security information and event management (SIEM) tools.
- Respond to security incidents, including containment, mitigation, and recovery efforts.
- Conduct security assessments and vulnerability scans to identify and remediate security gaps.
- Develop and maintain security documentation, including incident response plans and procedures.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement security measures and best practices.
- Stay updated on emerging security threats, technologies, and industry trends.
- Participate in security incident response exercises and tabletop simulations.
- Provide security awareness training and guidance to internal teams.
- Ensure compliance with security policies, regulations, and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Proven experience as a SOC Analyst or in a similar cybersecurity role.
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, tools, and technologies.
- Experience with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, IBM QRadar, etc.) and security incident response procedures.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
- Certification in CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+), Certified SOC Analyst (CSA) or any other relevant certification
Interested candidates can drop your updated CV at harini.a@sq1.security