SOC Engineer (Security Operations Center)

We are looking for an experienced SOC Engineer to join our cybersecurity team. The ideal candidate should be a highly analytical and detail-oriented individual who can work collaboratively with other team members to detect, analyze, and respond to security incidents.

The SOC Security Engineer will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of the security infrastructure within the SOC. The role requires deep technical knowledge of security technologies and tools to support the incident response process. The SOC Security Engineer will work closely with other members of the SOC team to identify, analyze, and mitigate security threats and vulnerabilities.

Requirements:

• Maintain and update security technologies: The SOC Security Engineer should keep up-to-date with the latest security technologies and ensure they are properly implemented and configured within the SOC.
• Conduct security assessments: The SOC Security Engineer should perform regular security assessments of the organization's systems, networks, and applications to identify vulnerabilities and potential threats.
• Investigate security incidents: The SOC Security Engineer should investigate security incidents, assess the impact, and work with the SOC Incident Response Team to remediate any issues and prevent future occurrences.
• Develop security policies and procedures: The SOC Security Engineer should collaborate with the SOC Manager and other stakeholders to develop and maintain security policies and procedures that align with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Respond to security alerts: The SOC Security Engineer should respond to security alerts generated by the SOC monitoring technologies, investigating them to determine if they require escalation to the SOC Incident Response Team.
• Provide security recommendations: The SOC Security Engineer should provide security recommendations to other teams within the organization, including IT and software development, to ensure that all systems are properly secured and protected.
• Participate in security training and awareness: The SOC Security Engineer should participate in security training and awareness programs to stay up-to-date with the latest security threats and vulnerabilities, and to help educate other teams within the organization on security best practices.
• Maintain documentation: The SOC Security Engineer should maintain documentation related to security technologies, processes, and procedures to ensure that they are well-documented and easily understood by other SOC team members and stakeholders within the organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or related field
• At least 5 years of experience in a related field such as IT security, cybersecurity, or information security.
• Strong knowledge of security concepts, protocols, and technologies.
• Hands-on experience with security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, endpoint protection, SIEM, and vulnerability management tools
• Familiarity with network and system architecture and design, security protocols and frameworks.
• Ability to configure and maintain security systems and infrastructure.
• Experience with incident response processes and methodologies.

• Experience with security technologies and products
• Understanding of compliance regulations, such as PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and GDPR
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement and maintain the security infrastructure within the SOC

• Develop and maintain security policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
• Participate in the design and implementation of security controls to protect the organization's network, systems, and data
• Identify and mitigate potential security risks through analysis and collaboration with other teams
• Provide technical support and guidance to other members of the SOC team
• Keep up-to-date with the latest security technologies, vulnerabilities and threats to provide proactive recommendations to improve the SOC's security posture
• Work with vendors to evaluate new security technologies and tools that can be used to improve the SOC's capabilities

Certifications:

• CISSP, CISM, or other relevant security certifications.