Security Operations Center Analyst Level 2

6 days ago


Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa Merafong ICT Full time
Security Operations Center Analyst Level 2

Job Responsibilities

Incident Response and Management

  • Incident Triage: Assessing incoming security alerts and determining the appropriate response based on the severity and nature of the threat. This includes prioritizing incidents that require immediate attention.
  • Investigation: Conducting in-depth analysis of escalated security incidents, utilizing various tools and methodologies to uncover the root causes and potential impacts.
  • Containment and Remediation: Implementing strategies to contain and remediate security incidents, working collaboratively with IT and other relevant departments to restore normal operations swiftly.

Threat Hunting and Intelligence

  • Threat Intelligence Integration: Utilizing threat intelligence feeds to stay updated on the latest threats and vulnerabilities and incorporating this intelligence into the organization's security framework.

Security Monitoring and Analysis

  • Continuous Monitoring: Overseeing security systems and alerts to detect unusual activity. This involves using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools to correlate and analyze data from various sources.
  • Alert Analysis: Reviewing and investigating alerts generated by security tools to determine their legitimacy and potential impact on the organization.

Collaboration and Communication

  • Cross-Department Coordination: Working closely with other teams, such as IT, compliance, and risk management, to ensure a unified approach to cybersecurity. This may involve sharing insights on vulnerabilities or collaborating on incident response efforts.
  • Documentation and Reporting: Creating detailed reports on security incidents, investigations, and remediation efforts. These reports are essential for informing stakeholders and guiding future security strategies.
  • Process Improvement: Identifying areas for improvement within the SOC's incident response procedures and recommending enhancements to current practices based on lessons learned from past incidents.

Training and Mentorship: Providing guidance and support to Level 1 Analysts, fostering an environment of continuous learning and skill development within the SOC team.

Required Qualifications

Educational Background: A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Diploma/National Senior Certificate or related qualifications.

Certifications: A+, N+ CompTIA Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), CCNA.

Technical Skills:

  • Knowledge of security information and event management (SIEM) tools.
  • Knowledge with tools such as NMAP, mxtoolbox, dnschecker.
  • Knowledge of network protocols and cybersecurity principles.
  • Scripting and programming skills.
  • Signature-Based Detection: Understanding how to interpret alerts generated from known threat signatures.
  • Anomaly-Based Detection: Ability to recognize unusual patterns that may indicate a potential security breach.
  • Understanding Protocols: A solid grasp of key network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS) is crucial for analyzing traffic and identifying vulnerabilities.
  • Network Architecture Knowledge: Familiarity with network layouts, including firewalls, routers, and switches, aids in pinpointing security weaknesses.
  • Threat Intelligence Analysis: The ability to interpret threat intelligence feeds and integrate relevant information into incident response strategies.
  • Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT): Skills in gathering and analyzing publicly available information to identify potential threats or vulnerabilities.

Soft Skills:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Good communication skills to effectively report findings and collaborate with team members.

Experience: 3 to 5 years in the SOC environment. Prior work in IT or cybersecurity beneficial.

Job type: One year Contract, renewable.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Technology, Information and Internet

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