SOC Analyst (Defensive Engineer) at ITEX Integrated Services Limited

Job Summary:

• We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Cybersecurity Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring security tools such as SIEM and EDR for indicators of compromise, developing and refining detection rules, and leading incident response efforts. You will conduct threat hunting, log and behavioral analysis, and collaborate on the development of robust security playbooks. The ideal candidate will incorporate threat intelligence into daily operations, stay current with evolving attack techniques (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK), and partner with IT and DevOps teams to strengthen infrastructure security. This position plays a critical role in ensuring timely detection, investigation, and resolution of security incidents, while continuously improving our security posture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor SIEM, EDR, and other security tools for indicators of compromise.
• Develop and tune detection rules, alerts, and dashboards.
• Conduct log analysis, threat hunting, and behavioral analysis.
• Investigate and respond to security incidents, including triage, containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Perform root cause analysis and post-incident reporting.
• Develop and improve incident response playbooks.
• Incorporate threat intel into detection and response workflows.
• Stay informed about emerging threats and attack techniques (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK).
• Analyze red team findings to implement or enhance mitigations and detection rules.
• Work with IT and DevOps teams to harden infrastructure and enforce secure configurations.

Requirement

• Nice to have Comptia Security+, CySA+
• 1-2 years' experience
• BSc Computer Science or any related field

Skills

• Hands-on experience with SIEM (e.g., Wazuh), EDR, and log analysis.
• Solid understanding of Windows/Linux internals, networking fundamentals, and common attack techniques (MITRE ATT&CK).
• Experience in incident response and detection engineering.
• Familiarity with threat intelligence platforms
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Willingness to learn and grow within a defensive security role.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.