HRus Partners (License number 414) on behalf of our client, a well-established IT/ Telecommunications company in Nicosia, are seeking a highly motivated and skilled SOC Analyst L1. In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring and analyzing security events, detecting and responding to potential security incidents, and ensuring the overall security of the organization's systems and networks.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor security alerts and events from various sources, including SIEM systems, EDR, Firewalls, and other security tools
- Detect and investigate potential security incidents, analyze their impact, and take appropriate actions to mitigate and contain them
- Analyze logs and other security-related data to identify patterns, anomalies, or indicators of compromise (IOCs)
- Assist in developing use cases, playbooks, reports, and dashboards
- Stay updated with the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques by monitoring threat intelligence feeds and industry reports
- Document security incidents, investigations, and actions taken in incident response cases
- Collaborate with other members of the cybersecurity team, IT teams, and stakeholders to share information, coordinate response efforts, and provide guidance on security best practices
- Participate in training programs to enhance knowledge and skills in cybersecurity
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
- Up to 2 years of experience in a similar role
- Medium-level proficiency and hands-on experience with QRadar SIEM
- Understanding of networking concepts, protocols, and security principles
- Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, protocols, and best practices
- Familiarity with common operating systems (Windows, Linux) and their security features
- Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Familiarity with security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and antivirus systems, as well as with vulnerability management and patching processes, is a plus
- Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Certified SOC Analyst (CSA), or equivalent are a plus
If you think that you can be a good fit for this role, please send your CV to careers@hruspartners.com