SOC Analyst

About this role

Description We’re looking for a Tier 1 SOC Analyst to join our team and handle initial triage, monitoring, and investigation of security alerts across cloud and endpoint environments. This is a client-facing role requiring strong English, excellent verbal communication skills, and the ability to clearly communicate findings and escalations. The position is intended for candidates with at least 1 year of hands-on SOC / Security Operations experience. The role is based on morning shifts aligned with East Asia working hours. Key Responsibilities:

Monitor security alerts from SIEM, EDR, and cloud platforms

Perform initial triage and classification of alerts as true or false positives

Investigate suspicious activities across endpoints, identities, and cloud environments

Escalate confirmed incidents to Tier 2 / Incident Response teams with proper context

Analyze logs from multiple sources, including CloudTrail, Azure Activity Logs, OS logs, and other relevant security data sources

Document findings clearly in tickets and investigation reports

Follow existing playbooks and contribute to improving detection logic over time

Communicate clearly with internal teams and clients regarding alerts, findings, and escalations

Requirements Required Qualifications:

1+ years of experience in SOC / Security Operations

Hands-on experience with EDR tools such as CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Familiarity with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, QRadar, or similar

Understanding of networking basics, including IP, DNS, HTTP/S, ports, and related concepts

Basic knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems

Ability to analyze logs and identify suspicious behavior

Fluent English, both written and spoken — mandatory

Excellent verbal communication skills, especially in client-facing situations

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP

Knowledge of GCP / Google Cloud Platform — significant advantage

Ability to investigate cloud activity, including IAM, API calls, and resource changes

Understanding of identity-based attacks, such as token abuse and privilege escalation

Experience with scripting in Python or Bash

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