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SoC Analyst Senior/ Junior
GSS HR Solutions Pvt LTD
Colombo -
Full-time
Junior: Pos (Exp min 1+ to max 4 years)
Senor: Pos (Exp min 6+ years – lead level)
Key responsibilities & Accountabilities:
* Advanced Incident Response & Threat Investigation.
Investigate and remediate escalated security incidents involving advanced attack techniques.
Perform detailed forensic data collection, root cause analysis, and system restoration.
* Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing
Provide guidance and mentorship to L1 analysts on investigation techniques, escalation workflows, and threat mitigation strategies.
Conduct knowledge-sharing sessions within the SOC to improve detection capabilities.
* Inter-Team Collaboration & Documentation
Work alongside IT, engineering, and compliance teams to enhance security workflows and response plans.
Develop training materials and process documentation to support cross-functional security initiatives.
* Advanced Security Stack Management & Optimization
Conduct advanced tuning of security detection tools to enhance accuracy and reduce false positives.
Address complex tuning requests escalated from L1 analysts.
* Threat Hunting & Proactive Security Analysis
Perform in-depth analysis of suspicious activities to uncover and mitigate hidden security threats.
Conduct intermediate-level threat hunting, focusing on host artifacts, domain patterns, and network anomalies.
* Intermediate Detection Engineering
Develop detection rules and mechanisms to address network and host-based threats.
* Security Tools Proficiency & Continuous Improvement
Utilize and manage SIEM, EDR, XDR, vulnerability scanners, firewalls, and email gateways at an intermediate level.
* Reporting, Documentation & Stakeholder Communication
Create detailed security reports on incidents, emerging threats, and SOC operational performance
* 24x7 SOC Operations & Leadership Support
Maintain operational readiness in a 24/7 SOC environment, ensuring effective incident management and response
during all shifts. Act as a point of escalation for complex security events, providing guidance to junior analysts and ensuring smooth
SOC operations. Contribute to continuous improvement efforts, refining SOC workflows and enhancing detection capabilities.
Technical Skills & Ability:
Strong understanding of security frameworks, attack tactics (MITRE ATT&CK), and defensive security operations.
Proficiency in security monitoring tools (SIEM, EDR, XDR, vulnerability scanners, firewalls, IDS/IPS).
Experience with log analysis, forensic investigation techniques, and security event correlation.
Ability to analyze malicious activity across endpoints, networks, and cloud environments.
Soft Skills
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate and resolve complex security incidents.
Excellent written and verbal communication for effective documentation and reporting.
Ability to work in high-pressure environments, multitask, and adapt to evolving cybersecurity challenges
Educational Qualifications
Min 1+ years of experience in SOC operations, cybersecurity analysis, or incident response.
Max Exp 10 Years – as called out in the above #2 Roles – Junior and Senior.
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field, OR equivalent hands-on experience.
Security certifications such as CompTIA CASP+, Pentest+, eCTHP, BTL2, GCIH, or similar are a plus.