Analyst

Metayb Private Limited
Posted: 2 days ago
2-5 years
ALG Chennai, India
work from office
Full Time
Closes 10 Jan 2027
Posted: 2 days ago
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– Junior SOC Analyst (L1)
Full-time
24×7 Rotational Shifts
0–2 Years Experience
Job Title: Junior SOC Analyst (L1)
Department: Cyber Security - Security Operations Center (SOC)
Experience: 0–2 Years
Location: Chennai, India
Employment Type: Full-time
Reporting To: Senior SOC Analyst / SOC Manager
1. Job Summary
We are looking for a motivated Junior SOC Analyst to support 24×7 Security Operations Center activities, including security monitoring, alert investigation, initial incident triage, log analysis, and incident escalation. The candidate will work with SIEM, SOAR, endpoint security, firewall, identity management, and vulnerability management platforms.
2. Key Responsibilities
    1. Monitor security alerts, events, and dashboards through SIEM platforms.
    2. Perform L1 alert triage, initial investigation, and incident classification.
    3. Analyse security logs from firewalls, Windows/Linux servers, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365.
    4. Identify suspicious activities, authentication failures, malware alerts, and potential security threats.
    5. Escalate confirmed or complex incidents to Senior SOC Analysts.
    6. Create and update incident tickets through ITSM platforms.
    7. Support SIEM and SOAR integrations, log source validation, and monitoring.
    8. Maintain incident records, investigation notes, and shift handover reports.
    9. Assist with vulnerability monitoring and endpoint security alert analysis.
    10. Follow SOC operational procedures, escalation matrices, and incident response playbooks.
3. Required Technical Skills
    • Basic knowledge of SIEM platforms (Wazuh, Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, or equivalent).
    • Understanding of Windows/Linux operating systems and event logs.
    • Networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, and firewalls.
    • Basic knowledge of Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and Microsoft 365.
    • Familiarity with endpoint security and EDR solutions.
    • Understanding security incidents, MITRE ATT&CK, and common attack techniques.
    • Basic knowledge of SOAR and ITSM workflows.
    • Familiarity with vulnerability management concepts.
4. Working Schedule – 24×7 SOC Operations
    • Must be willing to work in a 24×7 rotational shift environment.
    • Shifts will include day, evening, and night rotations.
    • Must be available for weekend and public holiday shifts as per the roster.
    • Responsible for proper incident documentation and shift handover.
    • Follow defined escalation procedures during all shifts.
5. Preferred Certifications
    • CompTIA Security+
    • Microsoft SC-200
    • Cisco CyberOps Associate
    • Recognised SOC / SIEM training certifications.
6. Candidate Expectations
    • Good analytical and troubleshooting skills.
    • Strong written and verbal communication.
    • Ability to investigate and prioritise security alerts.
    • Good documentation and reporting skills.
    • Teamwork and coordination with L1/L2 analysts.
    • Willingness to learn emerging security technologies.

Recruitment Objective: The Junior SOC Analyst will support continuous SOC monitoring and L1 operations, working alongside Senior SOC Analysts to ensure effective alert handling, incident escalation, and uninterrupted 24×7 security monitoring.

Skills

DocumentationSIEMMITRE ATT&CKSOARITSMIntegrationIncident ManagementIncident ResponseLinuxSplunkNetworkingTCP/IPDNSVPNSOC

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