SOC Operations Specialist

Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the organization s internal security operations, ensuring continuous monitoring, detection, and response to threats.
• Lead the configuration, and optimization of CrowdStrike Falcon and Wazuh platforms.
• Oversee incident response activities, from triage through containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Perform in-depth analysis of security alerts, logs, and telemetry data to identify anomalies and potential intrusions.
• Develop and maintain playbooks, runbooks, and automation workflows to streamline SOC processes.
• Collaborate with IT, engineering, and business units to strengthen security controls across infrastructure, endpoints, and cloud services.
• Conduct threat hunting activities to proactively identify risks and vulnerabilities. Mentor junior analysts and foster a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing within the security team.
• Produce clear, actionable reports for technical and executive stakeholders on security posture, incidents, and improvements.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in security operations, SOC, or a related cybersecurity function.
• Expertise in CrowdStrike Falcon and Wazuh, with hands-on deployment and operational experience.
• Strong background in incident response, threat hunting, and log analysis.
• Proficiency with SIEM, EDR, and other security monitoring technologies.
• Solid knowledge of network security, endpoint protection, and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP preferred). Experience automating repetitive security workflows (Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages).
• Relevant certifications (e.g., OSCP, GCIA, GCIH, CISSP, or equivalent) are highly desirable.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.