Futurism Technologies is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Associate SOC Analyst to join our Security Operations Center team. The ideal candidate should have a solid foundation in cybersecurity principles, a keen eye for identifying threats, and a passion for continuous learning in the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape. As an Associate SOC Analyst, you will play a key role in monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security incidents to ensure the safety and integrity of our clients' information systems.
Skills & Responsibilities:
Monitoring & Analysis:
Continuously monitor security alerts and events from SIEM tools and other monitoring systems.
Analyze logs and data from firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), endpoints, and network devices to detect suspicious activity.
Identify potential security incidents and escalate as necessary following predefined procedures.
Incident Response:
Assist in the triage, containment, and remediation of security incidents.
Document all incidents and responses in detail for auditing and future reference.
Support root cause analysis and help improve incident response plans.
Threat Intelligence:
Stay updated with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques.
Collaborate with the security team to implement threat intelligence findings into monitoring and response processes.
Reporting & Documentation:
Maintain up-to-date incident logs and case documentation in the ticketing system.
Generate regular reports on SOC activity, trends, and performance metrics.
Compliance & Best Practices:
Adhere to industry-standard security practices and organizational policies.
Assist in the development and refinement of SOC processes, procedures, and playbooks.