Job Description: SOC Analyst (Contractual – 6 Months)
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Location: Bangalore, India
Employment Type: Contractual (6 Months) | Potential for Full-Time Conversion based on performance
About the Role:
We are looking for a SOC Analyst to join our team in Bangalore on a 6-month contractual basis. The role involves monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security threats using SIEM, EDR/XDR, and other cybersecurity tools. High-performing candidates may have the opportunity to transition into a full-time, permanent role after six months.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor and analyze security alerts in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment using SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) tools.
- Investigate and respond to security incidents using EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) / XDR (Extended Detection and Response) tools.
- Perform threat detection, log analysis, and security event correlation.
- Conduct incident triage, root cause analysis, and forensic investigations to mitigate security threats.
- Work closely with IT and security teams to implement incident response and threat mitigation strategies.
- Stay updated with emerging cyber threats, attack techniques, and security best practices.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Experience with SIEM tools such as Splunk, QRadar, ArcSight, etc.
- Hands-on experience with EDR/XDR solutions like CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender, or similar.
- Knowledge of threat intelligence, security monitoring, and vulnerability management.
- Strong understanding of incident response frameworks and cybersecurity methodologies.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, ISO 27001, etc.).
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Certifications (Preferred but not mandatory): CEH, SOC Analyst, Security+, or equivalent.