Job Description: SOC Analyst

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented SOC Analyst to join our dynamic cybersecurity team supporting an end client. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in continuous security monitoring, incident response, and threat detection to protect the client's digital assets. We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all voices are heard and respected.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor security events across diverse platforms and environments to detect and respond to threats promptly.
• Analyze security event data to identify potential incidents and escalate accordingly.
• Develop, optimize, and fine-tune SPL queries to improve detection accuracy and efficiency.
• Participate in detection engineering initiatives to enhance security monitoring capabilities.
• Conduct vulnerability management activities, including identification, assessment, and remediation tracking.
• Perform threat hunting exercises using cyber threat intelligence to proactively uncover hidden threats.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support incident investigation and response efforts.
• Document security incidents and prepare detailed reports to inform stakeholders.
• Stay up to date with the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in security monitoring, incident detection, and response.
• Strong knowledge of detection engineering principles and vulnerability management processes.
• Proficiency in writing and optimizing SPL queries or equivalent security analytics languages.
• Experience with cyber threat intelligence and threat hunting methodologies.
• Familiarity with security information and event management (SIEM) tools and platforms.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse, equitable, and inclusive team environment.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GIAC are a plus but not mandatory.

We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures a welcoming and supportive workplace for everyone.

Amoria Bond operates as an employment Business and agency. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age or experience, and we confirm that we are happy to accept applications from persons of any age or experience for this role.