Security Operations Center L-1
Pakistan - Remote
Inbox Business Technologies
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Security Operations Center (SOC) team as a SOC L1 Analyst. The SOC L1 Analyst will play a critical role in monitoring and detecting potential security incidents, as well as providing initial response and investigative support. As a SOC L1 Analyst, you will work closely with the SOC team to ensure the organization's digital assets and infrastructure are protected from cyber threats.
Responsibilities:
- Detect potential security threats and anomalies in real time.
- Categorize and prioritize incidents based on predefined criteria and severity levels.
- Investigate alerts by reviewing logs, system data, and other relevant information.
- Escalate confirmed incidents to Level 2 (L2) or higher-level analysts for further investigation and response.
- Document incident details, investigation steps, and findings accurately in incident management systems.
- Take preliminary actions to contain and mitigate incidents where appropriate (e.g., blocking IP addresses, isolating affected systems).
- Ensure that security tools and systems are functioning correctly and are updated with the latest signatures and patches.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or related field preferred.
- 2-3 years of experience in a cybersecurity-related role, preferably in a SOC environment.
- Basic understanding of networking protocols, operating systems, and security technologies.
- Familiarity with security information and event management (SIEM) tools and intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) is a plus.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CySA+, GSEC, CSA, CISM are a plus.
Benefits
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
* Salary range is an estimate based on our InfoSec / Cybersecurity Salary Index 💰
Tags: CISM CompTIA Computer Science GSEC IDS Intrusion detection IPS Monitoring SIEM SOC
Perks/benefits: Health care
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