Job Posting: SOC Analyst

Job Description

Company Description

At Sanganan IT Solutions Pvt Ltd., our mission is to harness cutting-edge technologies to enhance efficiency for knowledge workers within organizations. By connecting people to the right information at the right time, we help businesses make well-informed decisions swiftly. Located in Noida, India, we merge offshore cost-efficiency with direct team interaction, providing high-performance solutions to improve communication, streamline workflow, and boost productivity. Our expertise spans collaboration and knowledge management, business intelligence, web applications, mobile application development, and IT consulting services.

Overview

We are expanding our Security Operations Center (SOC) and looking for motivated cybersecurity professionals to join our team at both Level 1 (SOC Analyst) and Level 2 (Senior SOC Analyst).

- Level 1 SOC Analysts will be the first line of defense, monitoring security alerts, analyzing anomalies, and escalating incidents. This role is ideal for aspiring cybersecurity professionals eager to grow in a fast-paced environment.
- Level 2 SOC Analysts will act as escalation experts, handling complex incidents, conducting proactive threat hunting, and mentoring junior analysts while optimizing SOC tools and processes.

If you are passionate about cybersecurity, thrive in high-pressure environments, and have strong English communication skills, wed love to hear from you.

Key ResponsibilitiesLevel 1 SOC Analyst (L1):

- Monitor Microsoft Sentinel and other SIEM tools for alerts and potential threats.
- Analyze event logs, detect suspicious behaviors, and triage incidents.
- Investigate anomalies to identify indicators of compromise (IOCs).
- Escalate verified incidents to L2 analysts with detailed contextual information.
- Perform basic remediation actions (disable accounts, block IPs, contain suspicious activities).
- Document all activities and contribute to SOC process improvements.

Level 2 SOC Analyst (L2 Senior):

- Act as technical escalation point for SOC L1 analysts.
- Lead incident response for critical security events, ensuring containment and recovery.
- Conduct proactive threat hunting and root cause analysis.
- Develop, optimize, and fine-tune detection rules and dashboards in Microsoft Sentinel (KQL expertise required).
- Mentor and train junior SOC analysts to strengthen team capability.
- Integrate threat intelligence and prepare executive-level reports on incidents and security trends.
- Collaborate with IT/security teams to implement new tools and improve workflows.

Required Skills & QualificationsFor L1 SOC Analyst:

- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Preferred certifications: CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate, or equivalent.
- Familiarity with SIEM tools (Microsoft Sentinel preferred).
- Basic knowledge of networking, OS fundamentals, and cybersecurity principles.
- Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.
- Proven English communication skills (IELTS, TOEIC, BEC, or equivalent a plus).
- 02 years of relevant experience (internships or IT/security support roles also considered).

For L2 SOC Analyst (Senior):

- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Required certification: Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate.
- Preferred: CompTIA CySA+, CISSP, or other advanced certifications.
- Hands-on expertise with Microsoft Sentinel & KQL (Kusto Query Language).
- Strong knowledge of incident response, threat hunting, and root cause analysis.
- Familiarity with Azure AD, security configurations, and compliance standards.
- Ability to coach and mentor junior analysts.
- Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal, with proven ability to write reports, incident summaries, and present findings to stakeholders.
- 35 years of SOC or cybersecurity operations experience.

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