Soc Analyst 1 (Gurugram)

Nihon Cyber DefenceGurugram, Haryana, IndiaAdded 1d ago

SOC Analyst

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Job description

Responsibilities - Monitor SIEM alerts for potential security incidents and requests for information, including (but not limited to) real-time channels, tools, dashboards, periodic reports, chat sessions, and tickets. - Follow incident-specific procedures to perform basic triage of potential security incidentsdetermining their nature and priority, eliminating obvious false positives, and processing requests for information. - Escalate potential security incidents to senior analysts and implement countermeasures and mitigating controls. - Monitor and analyze Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) data to identify security issues for remediation. - Recognize potential, successful, and unsuccessful intrusion attempts and compromises through thorough review and analysis of relevant event detail and summary information. - Document all actions taken in the ticketing system and SIEM. - Prepare periodic reports for clients. - Work on rotating shifts (three shifts), as we provide 24/7 security services. Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field - Genuine interest in cybersecurity and a willingness to learn - Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, common ports and protocols) - Familiarity with operating system fundamentals across Windows and Linux/Unix - Robust analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to stay composed under pressure - Good communication skills in English Preferred Qualifications - Hands-on cybersecurity experience (internships, labs, or personal projects) - Exposure to SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar) - Familiarity with cloud services such as AWS and Azure - Scripting experience with Python, Bash, or PowerShell - Cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CEH) .

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