Senior SOC Analyst (Remote - Philippines)

Senior SOC Analyst (Remote - Philippines)

Job Overview

We are looking for a Senior SOC Analyst for our U.S.-based Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) client. This role is 100% remote, but candidates must be physically located in the Philippines and be legally authorized to work there.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in security operations, incident response, and threat intelligence. In this role, you will monitor, investigate, and respond to security incidents using industry-leading security tools and platforms. You'll play a key role in safeguarding clients' infrastructure, ensuring compliance with security best practices, and proactively identifying potential threats.

This position offers a competitive monthly salary of PHP 70,000 to 80,000 plus benefits. There will be an initial 90-day trial period to assess performance and fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security alerts from SIEM and XDR platforms.
• Perform initial triage, investigation, and escalation of security incidents.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams to remediate threats and vulnerabilities.
• Work with industry-leading security products such as SecureWorks Taegis XDR, SentinelOne, FortiGate, Mimecast, Cisco Umbrella, and others.
• Stay up to date with emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques.
• Participate in an on-call rotation for critical security incidents.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in cybersecurity, SOC operations, or IT security.
• Security certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, GCIA, or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM and XDR platforms.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, attack techniques, and security concepts.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with threat hunting and incident response.
• Additional security certifications such as CySA+, GIAC, ISC2, or Microsoft Azure Security Engineer.
• Familiarity with scripting languages and automation tools.