Security Operations Specialist

As an L1 SOC Analyst, you’ll be responsible for real-time monitoring and analysis using Splunk to detect, investigate, and escalate potential security threats. This role is ideal for a candidate with a solid foundation in cybersecurity, particularly in using Splunk for threat detection and incident response.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security alerts from SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar).
• Perform initial incident triage to determine severity and impact.
• Identify and escalate potential security incidents to senior team members.
• Conduct log analysis to detect anomalies and potential threats.
• Document incidents, findings, and actions in incident response management tools.
• Collaborate with team members to improve threat detection processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proficiency in Splunk, including creating, optimizing, and troubleshooting queries.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, threat detection, and incident response.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
• Willingness to be placed in a banking industry environment.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Splunk Core Certified User, CompTIA Security+, CEH).
• Experience with other SIEM tools (e.g., QRadar).