SOC Analysts at AHEAD monitor customer environments and perform Incident Detection, Validation, and Incident Reporting.
SOC Analysts are responsible for triaging events, incidents, and reporting validated incidents to the customer for incident response.
Perform troubleshooting of customer issues.
Monitor security feeds streaming from client servers, network devices, and end user workstations.
Operate and maintain network security equipment at client locations.
Perform information security event analysis and must possess knowledge of operating systems, TCP/IP networking, network attacks, vulnerability management, and log analysis.

5+ years of experience in Information Security, Incident Response, etc. (or related field)
Working knowledge of common operating systems (Windows, Linux, etc.) and basic endpoint security principles
Incident handling/response experience
Understanding of and a strong desire to learn common security technologies (IDS, Firewall, SIEM, etc.)
The ability to think creatively to find elegant solutions to complex problems
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
The desire to work both independently and collaboratively with a larger team
A willingness to be challenged along with a strong appetite for learning
Hands-on experience with common security technologies (IDS, Firewall, SIEM, etc.)
Knowledge of common security analysis tools & techniques
Understanding of common security threats, attack vectors, vulnerabilities and exploits
Knowledge of regular expressions

Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employees, with options to extend coverage to dependents
Paid time off and company holidays, along with additional leave benefits as per policy
Flexible work arrangements, supporting work-life balance
Learning and development opportunities to support continuous growth and upskilling
Employee wellness initiatives and programs focused on physical and mental well-being
Retirement and statutory benefits in line with India regulations
Inclusive and people-first culture, with a strong focus on collaboration and ownership

Security Analyst

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