Penbrothers · 8 hours ago
SOC Analyst
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expPenbrothers is an HR & remote talent management partner, known for providing talented Filipinos with global opportunities. They are seeking a highly skilled SOC Analyst, Consultant to defend network boundaries and provide security services to protect sensitive data while monitoring systems for attacks and intrusions.
Outsourcing/Offshoring
Responsibilities
Lead the analysis of escalated incidents, assess attack scope, identify affected systems, and develop containment, eradication, and recovery plans
Leverage threat intelligence feeds and IoC databases to enhance incident response and analyze adversary tactics to improve detection and prevention
Act as the escalation point for confirmed incidents, collaborating with internal teams and interfacing with external stakeholders for effective resolution
Use and maintain expertise in SIEM, EDR/XDR, and SOAR platforms for advanced threat detection, while optimizing tools and tuning detection rules
Document the entire incident lifecycle, including root cause analysis and actions taken, and produce detailed reports with recommendations for security improvements
Take ownership of complex incidents, ensuring timely resolution and effective communication with stakeholders
Work closely with IT, security, and SOC engineering teams to ensure coordinated and efficient responses to incidents
Review and refine response processes and detection mechanisms, contributing to continuous improvement and strengthening the organization's security posture
Support the growth and development of a Managed SOC/MDR service and team (e.g., create Standard Operating Procedures, system/platform configuration and tuning, team training)
Participate in after-hours/on-call shifts for SOC alert escalation and response requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor degree in information technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience
Expertise in investigating and mitigating security incidents across diverse environments, including on-premises, cloud, and hybrid infrastructures
An experienced (Level 2 or 3) Analyst, looking to develop and grow a SOC service and team
Strong understanding of threat intelligence integration, adversary TTPs, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework
Advanced English (C1)
3–5 years of hands-on experience in SOC operations, preferably for a SOC or MDR service provider (e.g., MSSP)
Proficiency with SOC technologies, including SIEM (e.g., Chronicle, Splunk, IBM QRadar), EDR/XDR (e.g., Trellix, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, BlackPoint), and SOAR platforms (e.g., Chronicle, FortiSOAR, Splunk SOAR)
Experience responding to alerts related to Microsoft Office 365, Identities (Entra ID, Active Directory), Cloud (AWS, Azure), Firewalls, Endpoint security, Email security, Web security (IP, DNS Filtering)
Preferred
Desired Certifications: CompTIA Security+ and Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+), ISC2 CC and SSCP, EC-Council Certified Incident Handler (ECIH), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), and SIEM/EDR certifications (e.g., Splunk, Chronicle, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne) are a plus
Benefits
Meaningful work & Growth: We take every opportunity to stretch ourselves and deliver an excellent client experience.
Employee as our biggest asset: We are genuinely invested in our people’s career and welfare.
Global reach & local impact: Get to work with high-growth startups and dynamic companies from the comfort of your own home.
Powering global startups: We’ve created 1,400 Filipino jobs that empower global start-ups to focus on growth.
Company
Penbrothers
We are Penbrothers, your remote HR partner! We work with startups and SMEs worldwide, helping them build and scale their teams with talent in the Philippines at a fraction of the cost.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase