SOC Analyst

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