SOC L1 Engineer RACI Database
Accelerec Ltd. · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- On site
- Full-time
- $60,000 / year
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Job highlights
- Monitor and analyze security alerts and events.
- Investigate and document security incidents.
- Escalate incidents to senior analysts.
- Improve detection and response procedures.
- Collaborate for prompt incident resolution.
About the role
SOC L1 Engineer
Join our dynamic security team as a SOC L1 Engineer in this permanent, onsite position. This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring cybersecurity professional to contribute to critical security operations, developing foundational skills in threat detection and incident response. You will play a vital role in safeguarding our organization's digital assets by meticulously monitoring, analyzing, and escalating security events.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor security alerts and events from various SIEM, EDR, and network monitoring tools to identify potential security threats.
- Perform initial triage and investigation of security incidents, gathering relevant log data and contextual information.
- Accurately document all security events, incidents, and actions taken within our RACI database and ticketing systems.
- Escalate confirmed security incidents to higher-level SOC analysts and relevant stakeholders according to defined procedures.
- Contribute to the ongoing refinement of alert tuning and operational procedures to improve detection and response efficiency.
- Utilize vulnerability scanning tools to identify potential weaknesses and support remediation efforts.
- Collaborate effectively with team members to ensure comprehensive security coverage and prompt incident resolution.
Required Qualifications
Experience: Minimum of 1 year of professional experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or related cybersecurity role.
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, Microsoft Sentinel).
- Experience with Network Monitoring tools.
- Familiarity with Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions.
- Understanding of Incident Response and Threat Detection principles.
- Basic knowledge of Log Analysis techniques.
- Experience with Vulnerability Scanning tools.
- Familiarity with Wireshark for network traffic analysis.
- Basic scripting capabilities (e.g., Python, PowerShell) are beneficial.
Soft Skills:
- Strong Communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Excellent Problem-Solving abilities.
- Exceptional Attention to Detail.
- Proven Teamwork capabilities.
- Strong Analytical Thinking skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Palo Alto Networks security products.
- Familiarity with Security Orchestration, Automation & Response (SOAR) platforms.
- English language proficiency.
What We Offer
- Compensation: Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and skills.
- Benefits: A comprehensive and competitive benefits package.
- Work Environment: Opportunity to work in a stable, onsite role within a collaborative and supportive security team.
- Growth: A platform to build and expand your cybersecurity expertise in a crucial operational environment.
Key skills/competency
- SIEM
- EDR
- Network Monitoring
- Incident Response
- Threat Detection
- Log Analysis
- Vulnerability Scanning
- Wireshark
- Python
- PowerShell
Skills & topics
- SOC L1 Engineer
- SIEM
- EDR
- Network Monitoring
- Incident Response
- Threat Detection
- Log Analysis
- Vulnerability Scanning
- Cybersecurity
- Security Operations Center
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 1+ year SOC experience and technical skills in SIEM, EDR, and network monitoring.
- Showcase your soft skills: Emphasize communication, problem-solving, attention to detail, teamwork, and analytical thinking.
- Demonstrate technical aptitude: Mention any experience with vulnerability scanning, Wireshark, Python, or PowerShell.
- Research Accelerec Ltd.: Understand their security focus and how your skills align with their mission.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your incident response process and how you handle security events.
Technical preparation
Master SIEM tools like Splunk or Sentinel.,Understand EDR solutions and network monitoring.,Practice log analysis and Wireshark.,Familiarize with vulnerability scanning.
Behavioral questions
Describe handling a high-volume alert environment.,How do you document critical security events?,Share an example of teamwork in incident response.,How do you prioritize and triage alerts?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the primary responsibilities of a SOC L1 Engineer at Accelerec Ltd.?
- As a SOC L1 Engineer at Accelerec Ltd., your primary responsibilities will include monitoring security alerts and events, performing initial triage and investigation of security incidents, documenting actions in the RACI database, and escalating confirmed incidents to higher-level analysts. You'll also contribute to refining operational procedures and utilizing vulnerability scanning tools.
- What technical skills are essential for the SOC L1 Engineer role at Accelerec Ltd.?
- Essential technical skills for the SOC L1 Engineer role include proficiency with SIEM platforms (like Splunk, QRadar, Microsoft Sentinel), experience with network monitoring tools, familiarity with EDR solutions, understanding of incident response and threat detection principles, basic log analysis techniques, and experience with vulnerability scanning tools. Familiarity with Wireshark and basic scripting (Python, PowerShell) is also beneficial.
- What is the work arrangement for the SOC L1 Engineer position at Accelerec Ltd.?
- The SOC L1 Engineer position at Accelerec Ltd. is a permanent, onsite role. This means you will be expected to work from the company's physical location.
- What kind of growth opportunities are available for a SOC L1 Engineer at Accelerec Ltd.?
- Accelerec Ltd. offers a platform for SOC L1 Engineers to build and expand their cybersecurity expertise in a crucial operational environment. This role provides foundational skills in threat detection and incident response, setting a strong base for career advancement within cybersecurity.
- How important is experience with RACI databases for this SOC L1 Engineer role?
- Experience with RACI databases is important for this SOC L1 Engineer role at Accelerec Ltd. as accurate documentation of security events, incidents, and actions within the RACI database is a key responsibility. This ensures clear tracking and accountability for all security operations.
- Does Accelerec Ltd. offer remote work options for the SOC L1 Engineer position?
- No, the SOC L1 Engineer position at Accelerec Ltd. is specifically advertised as an onsite role. Therefore, remote work options are not available for this position.