What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Operations Center Analyst position at TAO Digital Solutions?
Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to join our Security Operations Center (SOC) team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in managing and responding to cybersecurity incidents, conducting forensic analysis, and implementing robust defense mechanisms in a 24x7 operational environment spanning multiple geographies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support incident detection, triage, analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery activities.
- Monitor, investigate, and respond to alerts generated by SIEM, EDR, and SOAR platforms.
- Perform root-cause analysis and provide detailed incident reports with actionable recommendations.
- Conduct malware analysis and digital forensic investigations to identify threat vectors and indicators of compromise (IOCs).
- Develop and enhance SOC playbooks, automation workflows, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Collaborate with global cybersecurity, IT, and business teams to ensure timely communication and effective remediation of incidents.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of detection and response capabilities using frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, and ISO 27001.
- Participate in threat-hunting activities and drive proactive defense initiatives.
Technical Skills:
- Strong understanding of networking protocols, Windows/Linux operating systems, and security technologies.
- Hands-on experience with:
- SIEM: Splunk, CrowdStrike, QRadar
- EDR: CrowdStrike, Carbon Black, SentinelOne
- SOAR: Palo Alto XSOAR, Splunk SOAR
- Forensics Tools: FTK Imager, Autopsy, Wireshark, Procmon
- Exposure to malware analysis and digital forensics.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, and ISO 27001.
Preferred Certifications:
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Soft Skills & Attributes:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
- High level of integrity and a proactive, team-oriented attitude.
- Strategic and tactical thinker with strong attention to detail.