Security Operations Center Analyst at Unified Payment Services Limited

Job Objective(s)

• SOC analysts are considered the last line of defense and they usually work as part of a large security team, working alongside security managers and cyber security engineers.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Threat Detection and Monitoring: Continuously monitor security alerts and events using SIEM & cybersecurity tools to detect potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Investigating, documenting, and reporting on any information security (InfoSec) issues as well as emerging trends.
• Security Tool Management: Configure, manage, and optimize security tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and antivirus software.
• Computer forensics – must be familiar with computer forensic techniques that can help prevent cybercrime. Tasks include collecting, analyzing, and reporting security data.
• Incident Response: Investigate security incidents, respond to security breaches, and implement corrective actions and preparing disaster recovery plans
• Security Analysis: Analyze security data to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies, providing actionable insights to mitigate risks.
• Reporting and Documentation: Document incidents, create reports on security events, and maintain accurate records of investigations and resolutions.
• Collaboration and Communication: Work with other IT and security teams to coordinate responses to threats and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders.
• Work closely with other IT and cybersecurity teams to resolve security issues.
• Collaborate with third-party vendors, consultants, and managed security service providers (MSSPs) as needed.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with the latest cyber security trends, threat landscapes, and best practices to enhance SOC operations.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or related field, with 2 - 7 years of work experience.