SOC Engineer

Job Title : Application Support Engineer Location : REMOTE Type : Contract

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to monitor, analyze, and respond to cybersecurity incidents across enterprise environments. The SOC Analyst will play a key role in maintaining situational awareness, mitigating risks, and strengthening the organization s overall security posture through proactive threat detection, incident response, and continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities :

Threat Monitoring & Analysis :

Monitor and analyze security events, network traffic, and intrusion detection systems (IDS / IPS) using tools such as Cisco Sourcefire, McAfee DLP Manager, and SIEM platforms. Identify, investigate, and escalate potential threats, including malware, phishing attempts, and data loss incidents. Perform detailed log analysis for network, application, and email systems to validate alerts and identify false positives.

Incident Response & Investigation :

Lead and support end-to-end incident response activities, including containment, eradication, and recovery. Conduct root cause analyses and document findings with actionable remediation steps. Provide timely communication of security incidents, alerts, and recommendations to stakeholders.

Security Operations & Process Improvement :

Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) to streamline incident handling and response times. Contribute to the enhancement of SOC use cases, playbooks, and automation processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve vulnerabilities and strengthen defenses.

Threat Intelligence & Prevention :

Process and act upon threat intelligence to block malicious IPs, domains, hashes, and URLs. Stay current with emerging vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and security countermeasures. Ensure compliance with data protection standards by safeguarding sensitive data such as PII and PHI.

Compliance & Risk Management :

Support internal and external audits by providing evidence of security controls and incident management. Ensure alignment with industry frameworks such as NIST and ISO standards. Assist in vulnerability management, risk assessments, and policy implementation.

Preferred Experience :

3+ years in SOC operations, threat analysis, or cybersecurity monitoring roles. Experience with security compliance (NIST, ISO) and audit coordination. Familiarity with cloud environments and AWS security practices.