SOC Analyst (L1)

Responsibilities

Monitoring and analysis

• Continuously monitor security alerts and events from various sources including SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and other security tools.
• Perform initial analysis of security events to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Analyze network traffic and system logs to detect malicious activities and security breaches.

Incident response

• Respond to and investigate security incidents in a timely manner.
• Escalate incidents to SOC L2 or relevant teams as necessary.
• Assist in the coordination of incident response efforts and provide documentation of incidents.

Reporting, documentation and continuous improvement

• Maintain accurate and detailed records of security incidents and actions taken.
• Prepare incident reports.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of SOC processes and procedures.
• Participate in post-incident reviews and suggest improvements.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of experience in security operations or IT security role.
• Understanding of information security principles, and best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. The ability to convey complex security concepts in a clear and understandable manner to employees at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with security information and event management (SIEM) tools.
• Experience with IDS/IPS, firewalls, and other security technologies.

Nice to have

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements such as ISO27001, ISO27701, PCI DSS, GDPR, and others.

We offer excellent benefits, including but not limited to

• Learning and development opportunities and interesting challenging tasks.
• Official employment in accordance with the laws of Cyprus and the EU, registration of family members.
• Relocation package (tickets, staying in a hotel for 2 weeks).
• Company fitness corner in the office for employees.
• Opportunity to develop language skills and partial compensation for the cost of language classes.
• Birthday celebration present.
• Time for proper rest and 24 working days of Annual Vacation.
• Breakfasts and lunches in the office (partially paid by the company).

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