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Merik Solutions

SOC L3 ANALYST

Islamabad

FULL TIME

November 15, 2024

JD - SOC L3 Analyst (Incident Response Specialist)
Job Title:SOC L3 Analyst
Job Type:Permanent/Full-time
Salary:Market Competitive
Location:Islamabad, Pakistan
Summary
Merik Solutions is a leading IT company seeking an experienced and highly skilled SOC Level 3 Analyst to join their team. This role requires deep technical expertise in hands-on incident response, threat detection, and advanced troubleshooting within 24/7 SOC operations. The selected candidate will play a critical role in responding to complex security incidents, conducting forensic analysis, and enhancing SOC capabilities. The ideal candidate has a passion for cybersecurity, excels under pressure, and brings extensive experience in threat hunting, malware analysis, and leveraging advanced SOC tools.
Key Responsibilities:

Perform advanced incident response activities, including containment, eradication, and recovery, while ensuring proper documentation of findings.
Act as the escalation point for SOC analysts (Tier 1 and 2) to handle complex and high-impact security incidents.
Proactively conduct threat hunting to identify and mitigate potential risks before they impact the organization or client environments.
Perform root cause analysis, malware analysis, and forensic investigations to identify attack vectors and recommend preventive measures.
Optimize SOC processes, workflows, and playbooks to improve threat detection and incident response efficiency.
Collaborate with engineering teams to fine-tune and maintain SOC tools, such as SIEM, EDR, and SOAR platforms.
Develop and implement effective incident response plans, ensuring continuous improvement based on lessons learned from previous incidents.
Stay updated on emerging cyber threats, techniques, and tools, and incorporate this knowledge into SOC operations.
Create and deliver detailed incident reports and post-incident reviews to stakeholders, providing actionable recommendations.
Work closely with clients to ensure security requirements and expectations are met, addressing their unique challenges and providing technical insights.

Qualifications:

5+ years in SOC operations with a focus on hands-on incident response and threat hunting.
In-depth knowledge of SOC tools and technologies, including SIEM (e.g., Sentinel, QRadar, Splunk), EDR (e.g., Crowd Strike, Sentinel One), and SOAR platforms.
Strong expertise in analyzing logs, identifying malicious activity, and investigating security events using advanced tools and techniques.
Solid understanding of network security, endpoint security, cloud security, and forensic analysis tools.
Experience in scripting and automation to enhance SOC processes (Python, Power Shell, or similar).
Relevant certifications such as GCIH, GCFA, GNFA, OSCP, or equivalent are highly desirable.
Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to make critical decisions during high-pressure situations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to articulate findings and recommendations effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Job Type: Full-time

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