SOC ANALYST L1
SOC ANALYST L1
XTN-44F4953
XTN-44F4953
- Salary
- 60,000 - 100,000/Mo
- City
- Makati City, Philippines
- Schedule
ARMSTRONG CORPORATE CENTER
ARMSTRONG CORPORATE CENTER
Make your next big career move by applying as KMC Solutions' next SOC ANALYST L1
The Junior SOC / Incident Response Analyst is responsible for monitoring, triaging, investigating, and escalating security events across the organization's environment. This role will work closely with Security Operations, Incident Response, able to identify and respond to potential threats while helping improve the overall security posture of the organization.
The ideal candidate has at least one year of experience working in a SOC, Incident Response, or Cybersecurity Operations environment and possesses a strong foundation in Microsoft security technologies, cloud security, and security monitoring.
On top of your salary, here are the exciting benefits you can look forward to:
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Diverse learning & growth opportunities
- Accessible Cloud HR platform (Sprout)
- Above standard leaves
The main responsibilities of a SOC ANALYST L1 include:
- Monitor and triage security alerts generated by SIEM, EDR, cloud, and security monitoring platforms.
- Investigate suspicious activity and determine appropriate response actions.
- Escalate incidents according to established procedures and severity classifications.
- Perform initial incident analysis, containment support, and evidence collection.
- Review logs from endpoints, servers, cloud environments, network devices, and security tools.
- Document investigations, findings, and remediation actions within ticketing systems.
- Participate in shift handoffs and ensure continuity of ongoing investigations.
- Assist with threat hunting, detection tuning, and security monitoring improvements.
- Support vulnerability management and remediation efforts.
- Collaborate with internal teams to investigate and resolve security events.
- Contribute to the creation and maintenance of runbooks, playbooks, and operational procedures.
- Stay informed of emerging threats, attack techniques, and industry trends.
To apply, you must be an expert on the following requirements:
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC), Incident Response, or Cybersecurity Operations role.
- Basic understanding of security operations and incident response processes.
- Experience working with Microsoft security technologies, including:
- Microsoft Sentinel
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Microsoft Defender for Office 365
- Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
- Microsoft Security Portal
- Familiarity with cloud technologies and security concepts in:
- Microsoft Azure
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Google Cloud Platform (GCP) (preferred)
- Experience reviewing and analyzing security logs and alerts.
- Familiarity with endpoint, network, and identity-based security controls.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
It will also be favorable if you are knowledgeable in:
- Industry certifications such as
- Security+
- Network+
- Experience with:
- Microsoft Sentinel
- ServiceNow
- Jira
- EDR/XDR technologies
- Threat intelligence platforms
- Basic scripting experience using PowerShell, Python, or Kusto Query Language (KQL).
Desired Skills
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple investigations simultaneously.
- Willingness to learn and grow within Incident Response and Security Operations.
- Team-oriented mindset with a strong customer-service focus.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced security environment.
The successful candidate must submit the following pre-employment requirements
- Scanned copy of valid NBI Clearance
- Accomplished Medical or PEME Slip (covered by KMC)
- 2x2 & Half body picture with white background
- Proof of government numbers (TIN, SSS, Pag-ibig, & Philhealth)
- Photocopy of 2 valid IDs – front & back (government-issued)
- Clear copy of your Birth Certificate (PSA or NSO)
- Accomplished HR Forms & Promissory Note (will be provided by KMC’s Onboarding Team
Click here to view the complete list of KMC’s pre-employment requirements.
KMC Careers
If you're a rockstar at what you do and looking to be a part of our amazing story, we want to hear from you!
We offer attractive salaries and benefits plus you get to work in some of the Philippines' best flexible workspaces. Our employees also get to enjoy exclusive discounts, rewards and freebies, and invites to our monthly events. We are always recruiting for roles in IT & Development, Marketing, Business Administration, HR & Recruitment and Legal & Finance Roles.
KMC provides quality employment opportunities for job-seekers looking for a career that is both challenging and fulfilling. We are also committed to providing equal opportunities at every selection stage. We do not discriminate due to age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, nationality, and religion.
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KMC Solutions offers a variety of career opportunities in Metro Manila, Cebu and Clark & Iloilo. We are always looking for talented and enthusiastic individuals who are ready to make their next big career move.
Our Culture
At KMC, we foster an inclusive and positive workplace for all. We push our members to succeed in everything they do through our collaborative work environment. We encourage our community to work hard and reach their full potential while delivering results that matter for our members and you as professionals.
We host amazing and quality events and implement people-centric policies to work flexibly. We ensure that everyone in our expansive network is engaged, from our internal employees and those who work on behalf our offshore partners.
Life within KMC: Work Hard Party Harder
At KMC, we work hard and we are committed to putting our best foot forward in everything we do. Everyone is encouraged to be an individual while also working for the collective good of the KMC Community. We believe mistakes are opportunities and that you should not present a solution without a problem.
We also know when hard work deserves to be recognized so we reward our employees with monthly parties, free trips and much much more!
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