Job Description:
Position request for SOC Analyst (Cortex XSIAM) with 5-7 years experience.
SOC L1 Analyst Role
Role and Responsibilities
DXC is seeking an experienced SOC Analyst to support our customer. As a SOC Analyst, you will play a key role in the SOC, you will be the frontline defender monitoring and responding to security alerts using advanced security tools such as Cortex XSIAM, Proofpoint, Microsoft Defender, and Recorded Future. You will analyze, triage, and escalate security incidents, helping protect the organization’s digital assets from cyber threats.
This role will participate heavily in monitor and analyze events to proactively address operational issues and thwart threats to the customer environment. You will be responsible for the following:
- Continuously monitor and analyze security alerts generated by tools including Cortex XSIAM, Proofpoint, Microsoft Defender, and Recorded Future.
- perform initial triage of alerts to validate potential security incidents and reduce false positives.
- Investigate suspicious activities and escalations in collaboration with SOC Level 2 analysts and incident response teams.
- Maintain detailed incident documentation and reporting as per SOC processes. • Assist in tuning and optimizing security detection rules and alerting thresholds in deployed tools.
- Collaborate with IT, network, and security teams to resolve identified security issues.
- Stay updated on emerging threats and incorporate threat intelligence from Recorded Future into daily operations.
- Adhere to established incident handling, escalation, and communication procedures.
- Participate in 24/7 SOC shift rotations as required Required Technical and Professional Expertise • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related f ield (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum 3+ years of experience working within an SOC Role, at least 2 years in a senior level capacity
- Basic to intermediate knowledge of security operations and incident response workflows.
- Hands-on experience or familiarity with security tools such as Cortex XSIAM, Proofpoint, Microsoft Defender, and Recorded Future.
- Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, etc.). • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work shifts and adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Preferred Technical Skills • Security domain knowledge
- Industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, or GIAC GSEC • Experience with scripting or automation (Python, PowerShell) to support SOC operations. • Previous experience working in a SOC or cybersecurity role
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