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Tier-1 employer, metro location, mid-level generalist SOC role with common requirements.
SOC skills transfer across industries but tools, client context, and certifications create moderate domain specificity.
Mandatory certifications, explicit years, and tool-specific SOC skills increase screening rigor and filter applicants.
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Responsible for 24/7 threat monitoring, detection, and incident response within a SOC environment.
Analyze suspicious/malicious activity, prioritize alerts, validate incidents, and perform post-incident analysis guided by SOPs and playbooks.
Develop and maintain incident management policies while ensuring SLA and KPI adherence, focusing on reducing Mean Time to Detection and Response (MTTD & MTTR).
Work Experience: 2-5 years in SOC/Incident Management/Incident Response/Threat Detection/Vulnerability Management/Threat Hunting.
Education: B.Tech, MCA, MBA with IT background or Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or Computer Science.
Mandatory Certifications (one): Certified SOC Analyst (EC-Council), Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (EC-Council), Certified Ethical Hacker (EC-Council), CompTIA Security+, CompTIA CySA+, GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) or equivalent.
Preferred Skills: Experience with SOC security tools such as SIEM, Vulnerability Management, SOAR; product certifications in relevant SOC tools preferred.
Experienced cybersecurity specialist with operational SOC expertise including threat detection, incident handling, and vulnerability management.
Familiar with SOC automation, asset integration, and threat intelligence management to effectively reduce incident response times.
Holds relevant industry certifications and has demonstrated ability to manage incidents in alignment with SLAs and compliance standards.