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SOC Analyst

🇳🇿 New Zealand

Python

Cybersecurity

Analyst

Security Engineer

SOC Analyst

from 🇳🇿 New Zealand

As a SOC Analyst, you’ll be a key member of our global security team. You’ll be on the front lines of our defensive security operations, helping to identify, respond to, and contain cyber threats. This hands-on role involves monitoring and analyzing security alerts, collaborating with other IT teams, and helping to improve our security posture. You’ll need to be quick, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. This position follows a four-on, four-off work schedule, with ten-hour shifts each day.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate and monitor security tools such as SIEM, IDS, and EDR to detect and respond to malicious activity.

  • Conduct in-depth analysis of network, application, and system data to identify potential threats and anomalies.

  • Perform network and host-based analysis during incident response activities, ensuring threats are quickly contained and remediated.

  • Help develop junior analysts by providing feedback, training, and guidance.

  • Create clear reports on security incidents and maintain detailed records of investigations and remediation efforts.

  • Stay current on emerging threats and vulnerabilities to help improve our detection and response capabilities.

  • Relevant security operations experience is essential, preferably in a shift-based setting.

  • Familiarity with SIEM, EDR/XDR, and other cybersecurity technologies.

  • Understanding of network traffic analysis, TCP/IP, and internet protocols.

  • Knowledge of multiple operating systems and hardening methodologies.

  • Experience with SOAR, Web Application Firewalls, and NDR technologies is a plus.

  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound judgments under pressure.

  • High degree of self-motivation and a collaborative mindset.

  • Relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., Blue Team L1, GCIA) are a plus.

  • Programming or scripting skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell) are a plus.

by @maxrusakovic