About the role
Description
We’re looking for a Tier 1 SOC Analyst to join our team and handle initial triage, monitoring, and investigation of security alerts across cloud and endpoint environments.
This is a client-facing role requiring strong English, excellent verbal communication skills, and the ability to clearly communicate findings and escalations. The position is intended for candidates with at least 1 year of hands-on SOC / Security Operations experience.
The role is based on morning shifts aligned with East Asia working hours.
Key Responsibilities:
Monitor security alerts from SIEM, EDR, and cloud platforms
Perform initial triage and classification of alerts as true or false positives
Investigate suspicious activities across endpoints, identities, and cloud environments
Escalate confirmed incidents to Tier 2 / Incident Response teams with proper context
Analyze logs from multiple sources, including CloudTrail, Azure Activity Logs, OS logs, and other relevant security data sources
Document findings clearly in tickets and investigation reports
Follow existing playbooks and contribute to improving detection logic over time
Communicate clearly with internal teams and clients regarding alerts, findings, and escalations
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
1+ years of experience in SOC / Security Operations
Hands-on experience with EDR tools such as CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Familiarity with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, QRadar, or similar
Understanding of networking basics, including IP, DNS, HTTP/S, ports, and related concepts
Basic knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems
Ability to analyze logs and identify suspicious behavior
Fluent English, both written and spoken — mandatory
Excellent verbal communication skills, especially in client-facing situations
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
Knowledge of GCP / Google Cloud Platform — significant advantage
Ability to investigate cloud activity, including IAM, API calls, and resource changes
Understanding of identity-based attacks, such as token abuse and privilege escalation
Experience with scripting in Python or Bash
Originally posted on Himalayas