Position/Title: SOC Analyst L1
Department: IT
Employment Type: Full time
Location: Bangalore/Hyderabad
Shifts (if any): Rotational shifts (6 AM–2:30 PM / 2:30 PM–11 PM / 9 AM–5 PM)
Experience: 1+ year experience in Cyber Security
About Aeries:
Aeries Technology is a Nasdaq listed (AERT) global professional services and consulting partner, with offices in the USA, India, Mexico, Singapore, and UAE. We provide Private Equities, its Portfolio Companies and mid-market companies with the right mix of deep vertical specialty, functional expertise, and the right systems & solutions to scale, optimize and transform their business operations with unique customized engagement models. Aeries is Great Place to Work certified by GPTW Institute, reflecting our commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture for our employees.
For more information, log on to http://www.aeriestechnology.com
Job Summary: The SOC L1 Analyst will be the first line of defence in our organization's security operations. This entry-level position is responsible for monitoring security systems, detecting potential threats, and escalating incidents as needed. The SOC L1 Analyst works under the guidance of senior analysts and SOC management to ensure the security and integrity of our information systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Continuously monitor security events from various sources, including SIEM, EDR, DLP, VMDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and other security tools.
- Identify and categorize security events, incidents, and anomalies.
- Perform initial analysis of security events to determine if they are true positives or false positives.
- Escalate confirmed security incidents to SOC L2 or L3 analysts for further investigation and response.
- Execute predefined incident response procedures for common security events.
- Assist in the containment and remediation of low-level security incidents.
- Stay informed about current security threats and vulnerabilities.
- Apply threat intelligence to improve detection and response capabilities.
- Maintain accurate and detailed logs of all security events and incidents.
- Generate daily, weekly, and monthly security reports for management.
- Work closely with other SOC team members and IT staff to ensure effective security operations.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders regarding security incidents and status updates.
- Stay current with emerging security trends, technologies, and threats.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field.
- 1+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on SOC operations.
- Basic knowledge of security tools and technologies (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls).
- Understanding of networking protocols, operating systems, and basic security principles.
- Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, SC-200 or CEH are highly desirable.
Required Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment and handle stress in a fast-paced setting.
The Job responsibilities of the candidate shall include but not limited to the Job Description & to perform any other tasks/functions as required by the Company.
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