Job Title : Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst Level 3

Location : Kerala

Employment Type : Full-time

Work Schedule : 6 days per week (rotational shifts for 24x7 coverage)

Summary :

The SOC Analyst (L3) will lead advanced incident response, manage complex investigations, and mentor junior analysts. This role ensures SOC maturity through process improvements, threat intelligence integration, and compliance with security standards.

Key Responsibilities :

- Manage and optimize SIEM, SOAR, UEBA and NDR solutions for advanced detection.

- Lead incident response activities including containment, eradication, and recovery.

- Investigate and resolve high-severity security incidents and targeted attacks.

- Ensure compliance with security standards and regulations (ISO 27001, GDPR).

- Perform digital forensics, malware analysis, and reverse engineering.

- Develop and maintain incident response playbooks and SOPs.

- Integrate threat intelligence feeds and improve detection capabilities.

- Mentor L1 and L2 analysts and provide technical guidance.

- Prepare executive-level reports and risk assessments.

- Stay updated on evolving threats and security technologies.

Required Qualifications :

Education : Graduation/PG in Science or Engineering.

Experience : Minimum 58 years in security operations, with at least 3 years as Lead Analyst or senior analyst.

Certifications (Preferred) :

- Cybersecurity : CISSP / CISM / CISA

- Incident & Program Management: ITIL or PMP

Preferred Skills :

- Proficiency in SIEM, SOAR, Threat Intelligence, UEBA and NDR solutions.

- Strong knowledge of incident response frameworks (NIST, SANS).

- Deep understanding of networking, operating systems, and security principles.

- Expertise in digital forensics, malware analysis, and reverse engineering.

- Ability to use advanced security tools and technologies.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

- Excellent communication and documentation skills.