SOC Analyst

What you will be doing… Are you ready to step into one of the most critical roles in modern cybersecurity? As a SOC Analyst Level 1, you’ll be the first line of defense, monitoring threats in real time and working alongside advanced AI-driven security tools to protect our digital environment.  This is the perfect entry point for aspiring cybersecurity professionals who want to grow fast, think critically, and make an immediate impact. Monitoring real‑time SIEM dashboards to identify potential threats and filter out false positives. Conducting initial investigations by reviewing source IPs, user activity, and endpoint telemetry to assess severity. Creating clear, detailed incident tickets and reports to support compliance and follow‑on analysis. Escalating confirmed or high‑risk threats to Tier 2 analysts with full context and preliminary findings. Working alongside AI‑powered SOC tools, validating automated detections, and executing SOAR playbooks. Supporting basic remediation actions such as isolating compromised hosts or disabling accounts under established SOPs. Experience that you’ll need… Proficiency with SIEM platforms, particularly Palo Alto‑based environments. Hands‑on experience using EDR/XDR tools to investigate endpoint behaviour. Understanding of cloud‑native logging from AWS CloudTrail, Azure Activity Logs, and Kubernetes. Strong networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, and familiarity with tools like Wireshark. Basic scripting knowledge (Python or PowerShell) to automate triage tasks and parse logs. A degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or equivalent practical experience, is desirable. Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, GSEC, or Certified SOC Analyst (CSA), is desirable. Flexibility to work within a 24/7/365 shift rotation, including nights, weekends, and holidays.