Job Purpose

The main purpose of the SOC Analyst is to deal with the security incidents which are detected and to lead in-depth analysis on these incidents till closure.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze the security measures of the Bank and determine how effective they are.
• Ensure all networks have adequate security to prevent unauthorized access.
• Recognize successful or potential intrusions and compromises through review and analysis of relevant event detail information.
• Launch and track investigations to resolution.
• Recognize attacks based on their signatures and differentiate false positives from true intrusion attempts.
• Alert concerned stakeholders of intrusions and potential intrusions and compromises to their IT environment.
• Actively investigate the latest security vulnerabilities, advisories, incidents, and penetration techniques and notify concerned parties when appropriate.
• Conduct periodic Vulnerability Assessment and Reporting.
• Perform Configuration Review of SOC devices.
• Respond to inbound requests via phone and other electronic means for technical assistance with managed services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree / Postgraduate / Diploma Holder in IT, Science, or Engineering with strong IT exposure.
• Professional certifications: ECSA, CEH, CCNA Security, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, OSCP (at least one certification is mandatory).

Work Experience

• At least 2 years of working experience in SOC or Cybersecurity.
• Proficient in Incident Management and Response.
• In-depth knowledge of security concepts such as cyber-attacks and techniques, threat vectors, risk management, incident management, etc.

Personal Attributes

• Self-driven, proactive, and results-oriented.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team player.
• Ability to engage senior corporate executives confidently.

• Analyze the security measures of the Bank and determine how effective they are.
• Ensure all networks have adequate security to prevent unauthorized access.
• Recognize successful or potential intrusions and compromises through review and analysis of relevant event detail information.
• Launch and track investigations to resolution.
• Recognize attacks based on their signatures and differentiate false positives from true intrusion attempts.
• Alert concerned stakeholders of intrusions and potential intrusions and compromises to their IT environment.
• Actively investigate the latest security vulnerabilities, advisories, incidents, and penetration techniques and notify concerned parties when appropriate.
• Conduct periodic Vulnerability Assessment and Reporting.
• Perform Configuration Review of SOC devices.
• Respond to inbound requests via phone and other electronic means for technical assistance with managed services.

• Incident Management and Response
• Cyber-attacks and techniques
• Threat vectors
• Risk management
• Incident management
• Vulnerability Assessment
• Configuration Review
• Technical assistance

• Bachelor’s degree / Postgraduate / Diploma Holder in IT, Science, or Engineering with strong IT exposure.
• Professional certifications: ECSA, CEH, CCNA Security, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, OSCP (at least one certification is mandatory).