SOC Analyst

Description We’re looking for a Tier 1 SOC Analyst to join our team and handle initial triage, monitoring, and investigation of security alerts across cloud and endpoint environments. This is a client-facing role requiring strong English, excellent verbal communication skills, and the ability to clearly communicate findings and escalations. The position is intended for candidates with at least 1 year of hands-on SOC / Security Operations experience. The role is based on morning shifts aligned with East Asia working hours. Key Responsibilities: Monitor security alerts from SIEM, EDR, and cloud platforms Perform initial triage and classification of alerts as true or false positives Investigate suspicious activities across endpoints, identities, and cloud environments Escalate confirmed incidents to Tier 2 / Incident Response teams with proper context Analyze logs from multiple sources, including CloudTrail, Azure Activity Logs, OS logs, and other relevant security data sources Document findings clearly in tickets and investigation reports Follow existing playbooks and contribute to improving detection logic over time Communicate clearly with internal teams and clients regarding alerts, findings, and escalations Requirements Required Qualifications: 1+ years of experience in SOC / Security Operations Hands-on experience with EDR tools such as CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Familiarity with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, QRadar, or similar Understanding of networking basics, including IP, DNS, HTTP/S, ports, and related concepts Basic knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems Ability to analyze logs and identify suspicious behavior Fluent English, both written and spoken — mandatory Excellent verbal communication skills, especially in client-facing situations Preferred Qualifications: Experience with cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP Knowledge of GCP / Google Cloud Platform — significant advantage Ability to investigate cloud activity, including IAM, API calls, and resource changes Understanding of identity-based attacks, such as token abuse and privilege escalation Experience with scripting in Python or Bash Originally posted on Himalayas