Security Monitoring and Triage Specialist at TeKnowledge

Req ID: 16972

About the Job

• We're seeking a Security Monitoring and Triage Specialist to strengthen our Security Operations Center (SOC) by detecting, analyzing, and prioritizing security incidents in real-time.
• This role is critical to ensuring that threats are identified quickly, false positives are minimized, and high-priority alerts are escalated for immediate response.
• The ideal candidate will be highly skilled in KQL, SIEM platforms, and proactive threat hunting.
• At TeKnowledge, your work makes an impact from day one. We partner with organizations to deliver AI-First Expert Technology Services that drive meaningful impact in AI, Customer Experience, and Cybersecurity.
• We turn complexity into clarity and potential into progress—in a place where people lead and tech empowers.
• You’ll be part of a diverse and inclusive team where trust, teamwork, and shared success fuel everything we do.
• We push boundaries, using advanced technologies to solve complex challenges for clients around the world.
• Here, your work drives real change, and your ideas help shape the future of technology. We invest in you with top-tier training, mentorship, and career development—ensuring you stay ahead in an ever-evolving world.
• We’re looking for innovators, problem-solvers, and experts ready to drive change and grow with us.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security events across enterprise systems in real time.
• Detect, analyze, and prioritize security incidents to ensure timely response.
• Identify false positives and escalate high-priority threats to the incident response team.
• Conduct proactive threat hunting to identify hidden risks and vulnerabilities.
• Tune and optimize SIEM rules to improve detection accuracy and reduce noise.
• Collaborate with SOC analysts, incident responders, and other security teams to resolve security issues.
• Document findings and provide input for continuous improvement of monitoring and triage processes.

Qualifications
Education & Certifications:

• 3-year IT-related degree (mandatory).
• SC-401 and CompTIA CySA+ certifications (required).

Experience:

• 5–10 years’ experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC) with a focus on threat hunting and validation.
• Strong hands-on expertise with SIEM platforms and KQL (Kusto Query Language).
• Proven ability to triage incidents effectively and escalate critical threats.

Core Skills & Competencies:

• Deep understanding of SOC operations, detection engineering, and threat analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to differentiate between real threats and false positives.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and make quick, accurate decisions under pressure.

Why You’ll Enjoy It Here

• Be Part of Something Big – A growing company where your contributions matter.
• Make an Immediate Impact – Support groundbreaking technologies with real-world results.
• Work on Cutting-Edge Tech – AI, cybersecurity, and next-gen digital solutions.
• Thrive in an Inclusive Team – A culture built on trust, collaboration, and respect.
• We Care – Integrity, empathy, and purpose guide every decision.