SOC Analyst (Cyber Security Incident Response)

SOC Analyst (Cyber Security Incident Response)

Experience:

• BE/B.Tech: 3-5 years
• BCS/B.Sc/MCS: 46 years

Location: Bangalore (Hebbal) – Onsite only Grade: P2 Notice Period: Immediate to 30 days Shift: 247 rotational (including night shifts)

Role Summary

We are looking for a skilled SOC Analyst to join our Cyber Security Incident Response team. The role involves monitoring, detecting, analyzing, and responding to security incidents, ensuring proactive defense against cyber threats.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the SOC team to detect, triage, analyze, and respond to security incidents.
• Monitor and manage alerts from SIEM tools (Azure Sentinel preferred; QRadar, Splunk also considered).
• Handle and investigate EDR incidents (MS Defender experience preferred).
• Manage and respond to DLP incidents effectively.
• Review incidents escalated by Level 1 analysts and provide resolution.
• Identify and differentiate false positives from true intrusion attempts.
• Stay updated on the latest vulnerabilities, advisories, and penetration techniques.
• Perform and review daily SOC tasks as per defined processes.
• Ensure compliance with security policies and incident response procedures.

Mandatory Skills

• Strong knowledge of SIEM tools (Azure Sentinel, QRadar, Splunk).
• Hands-on experience with EDR solutions (MS Defender).
• Working knowledge of DLP incident handling.
• Ability to recognize attack signatures and perform incident triage.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Willingness to work in 247 rotational shifts including nights.