L1 SOC Analyst

Alliant Cybersecurity is seeking an experienced Level 1 analyst based in Hyderabad to help expand its Cybersecurity and Risk Advisory practice. This position primarily supports US-based customers and requires flexibility to work during US business hours. Shift Timings: Rotational.

Responsibilities

Operational security monitoring (review security alerts, conduct triage analysis, make true/false positive decisions, make escalation decisions, make initial severity determinations); Manage and administer a SIEM, develop reports and other capabilities to support client needs; Identify data sources and analytics for inclusion into SIEM; Conduct trending analysis of security alerts and events to identify patterns indicative of new unauthorized activity; Develop new signatures and correlated searches; Identify log and event sources (Active Directory, routers, switches, firewalls, PCAP/Flow data, DNS, audit and authentication logs, VPN, IDS, and other sensor tools); Make recommendations on new threat feeds and tools; Provide Cybersecurity and Threat Analyst services to support active information security incidents and events; Coordinate with ISMS core team to support ISMS activities and implementation strategies

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of SOC experience; Knowledge in Computer Forensics; Knowledge in Reverse Engineering; Knowledge in IDS/SIEM/Log Management; Knowledge in Threat Intelligence; Knowledge in Malware Analysis; Knowledge in EDR & Incident Response; Knowledge in Vulnerability Management; Rigorous process adherence and attention to detail; Strong time management and multitasking abilities; Information security mindset; Team leadership capabilities; Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; Outstanding communication and documentation abilities

Nice to have

Professional Security certifications; Scripting skills in Python, Perl, Bash or PowerShell; Direct experience with any SIEM or log aggregation system; Experience with IT management products and services