Security Operations Center Analyst

Location: Providenciales (or as applicable)

Job Overview

The Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with proven hands-on experience monitoring, maintaining, and optimizing enterprise security platforms. This role requires a proactive and independent practitioner capable of integrating multiple security solutions to ensure the effective protection of organizational information assets across both IT and OT environments.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Security Monitoring & Platform Management

• Continuously monitor, maintain, and optimize advanced security platforms, including but not limited to:
  • Microsoft Defender (Endpoint Protection)
  • Microsoft Purview (Data Governance, Compliance, and DLP)
  • Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM)
  • BeyondTrust (Privileged Access Management)
  • Qualys (Vulnerability Management)
  • Field Effect (Managed Detection & Response, Threat Intelligence)
  • Mimecast (Email Security)
  • SolarWinds (Infrastructure Monitoring)
• Ensure seamless integration and interoperability across platforms for real-time threat detection and response.
• Manage outsourced security services by liaising with third-party providers, tracking service delivery, and ensuring SLA compliance.

2. Incident Response & Vulnerability Management

• Detect, analyze, and respond to security incidents, coordinating containment, eradication, and recovery efforts.
• Serve as the Incident Response Commander for declared cyber incidents.
• Lead vulnerability management activities, including scanning, prioritization, remediation tracking, and reporting.
• Document incidents, corrective actions, and conduct post-incident reviews to enhance security posture.

3. Threat Intelligence & Hunting

• Analyze threat intelligence feeds and indicators of compromise (IOCs).
• Conduct proactive threat hunting using advanced tools and analytics.
• Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques.

4. Risk Assessment & Security Architecture

• Perform regular risk assessments across Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) environments.
• Review and enhance security architecture in alignment with industry best practices and regulatory standards.
• Develop and maintain risk management plans and security control frameworks.
• Coordinate with SCADA/OT specialists to secure ICS, SCADA systems, PLCs, and other OT assets.

5. Compliance & Policy Enforcement

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and security frameworks, including ISO 27001/27002, NIST, and NERC-CIP.
• Support internal and external audits and maintain required security documentation.
• Enforce organizational security policies, procedures, and standards.

6. Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain detailed records of security events, incidents, and investigations.
• Prepare and present regular reports to management and stakeholders on security posture, risks, and incident trends.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Information Security, Network Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• A Master’s degree in a related discipline is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum of seven (7) yearsof progressive experience in cybersecurity, with demonstrated expertise in:
  • Threat detection and response
  • Security tools and platforms
  • Incident management
  • Scripting and automation
  • Compliance and governance

Certifications (Required – at least one)

• CompTIA Security+
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
• Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate

Certifications (Preferred)

• CISSP
• GCIH
• GSOC
• Certified SOC Analyst (CSA)
• Splunk Certified Power User/Admin
• Microsoft SC-200 (Security Operations Analyst)

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Highly self-motivated and goal-oriented
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills