Associate SOC Analyst

Responsibilities

Act as Incident first responder for a 24/7 staffed SOC

Perform security monitoring, vulnerability management, data loss / policy violation prevention and threat hunting

Monitor security sensors and review logs to identify network anomalies or intrusions

Provide analysis from monitoring, research and assessment of security log data from a large number of heterogeneous security devices

Escalate security incidents using established policies and procedures in a timely manner

Liaise with Ensign customers on security intrusions, identifying root cause and recommend mitigation step(s)/ remedial action(s)

Perform initial analysis of security events, network traffic, and logs

Assist with the development of incident response plans, workflows, and SOPs

Work directly with threat intelligence analysts to convert intelligence into useful detection

Monitoring the Managed Endpoint and Detection Response (MDR) platforms and performing analysis for notifications

Performing Response action on Managed Endpoint and Detection Response (MDR) platforms based on standardize workflow and agreement with clients.

Act as a liaison party for configured alerts to monitor performance of security sensors and tools

Fulfil Change Requests, Service Requests and respond to internal / external enquiries with regards to Incident Management

Requirements

Diploma/Degree in Information System/Information Security from a recognized institution

1 year of working experience in networking environment

Basic, yet sound knowledge of network routing and switching fundamentals to include knowledge of Multiprotocol Layer Switching (MPLS)

Basic, yet sound technical understanding of operating systems, network architecture and design

Basic, yet sound knowledge of encryption, key management and cryptology

Proven ability to plan and prioritize work, both their own and that of project team

Sound understanding of organizational issues and challenges. Able to work effectively with participants at all levels in an organization

Ability to analyze problems and determine root causes, generating alternatives, evaluating and selecting alternatives and implementing solutions

Possess excellent writing skills and the ability to communicate to teammates as well as technical and executive level staff

Preferred Skills /Qualities

Professional information technology/security certifications such as ITIL, CCNA and CEH will be preferred but related qualification (i.e. GCIA, CISSP etc.) will be an advantage

Other Special Working Conditions

Able to perform 12-hour shift duties (2 days’ work with 2 off-days). Working hours: AM - 8:30am to 8:30pm; PM - 8:30pm to 8:30am. Shift patterns and duration may vary from time to time