L1 SOC Analyst

Job title : L1 SOC Analyst
Work Location: Remote (Applicable only for Poland candidates)
Experience: 1 year
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Malware Detection and Analysis:

• Monitoring security alerts and logs to identify potential malware threats.
• Performing initial analysis of suspicious files and network traffic to determine the nature and severity of malware incidents.

Incident Triage:

• Prioritizing and classifying malware-related incidents based on their impact and severity.
• Documenting incident details and maintaining accurate records of all actions taken.

Alert Handling:

• Responding promptly to security alerts and incidents, following established procedures and protocols.
• Escalating incidents to higher-level analysts or appropriate teams when necessary.

Threat Mitigation:

• Assisting in the containment and eradication of malware infections.
• Collaborating with L2 and L3 analysts to implement countermeasures and remediation strategies.

Reporting:

• Preparing detailed incident reports, including findings, actions taken, and recommendations for improving security measures.
• Sharing insights and trends related to malware threats with the SOC team and management.

Continuous Monitoring:

• Conducting continuous monitoring of network and system traffic for indicators of compromise (IOCs).
• Staying up to date with emerging malware threats, techniques, and evasion tactics.

Documentation and Knowledge Sharing:

• Maintaining and updating documentation related to MalOps procedures and best practices.
• Sharing knowledge and provide guidance to junior analysts as needed.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
• Proficiency in the English language.
• Proven experience in a SOC or IT security role, with a specific focus on malware analysis and incident response.
• Familiarity with malware analysis tools, antivirus solutions, and SIEM platforms.
• Knowledge of common malware families, attack vectors, and evasion techniques.
• Strong understanding of networking, operating systems, and security principles.
• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) is a plus.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

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