Spectrum is a Managed Security Services Provider and is part of the GCC Group of Companies. We are currently looking for a Junior SOC Analyst (Level 1) to join our team.
About the Vacancy
The Junior SOC Analyst (Level 1) will join our SOC team and utilise a variety of tools to investigate incidents and take immediate action or recommend a course of action to protect customers infrastructure. The Junior SOC Analyst (Level 1) is responsible for monitoring and responding to security related alerts. The Security Operations Center operates with shift coverage which the successful candidate will participate.
Key Responsibilities
- Active participant in operations of the SOC. This includes proactively monitoring and providing near-real-time cybersecurity status and reports to enable timely decision-making, monitor and investigate alerts sent to the SOC.
- Maintain situational awareness of emerging cyber trends by reviewing open-source reports for recent vulnerabilities, malware, and other threats that have the potential to impact the organization.
- Operate within direction to investigate and escalate in accordance with protocols and contractual SLAs as well as procedures.
- Triage and validate security alerts and escalate incidents, as required.
- Troubleshoot system misconfigurations and recommend best practices for remediation
- Take initiative in evaluating, proposing, and deploying various detection capabilities.
- Integrate and share information with other analysts and other teams.
- Deliver status reports, briefings, recommendations, and findings to management as required.
- Staying up to date with current security vulnerabilities, attacks, and countermeasures.
- Answer incoming calls and monitor various e-mail accounts and act according to SOC procedures and processes.