We are looking for a dedicated and proactive Tier-1 SOC Analyst to join our around-the-clock security team during the fixed night shift. In this role, you will actively monitor security tools, analyze and triage alerts, and escalate incidents to senior analysts and the CSIRT team, playing a vital role in protecting our critical payment-processing infrastructure.
Responsibilities:
- Real-time monitoring and triage of security alerts from SIEM (Splunk), EDR, DLP, and other security sensors; validate true/false positive events.
- Initial incident investigation: collect evidence, create tickets, escalate to Tier-2 or CSIRT when thresholds are met.
- Conduct log analysis and threat hunting using threat intelligence feeds and correlation searches to identify vulnerabilities and emerging risks in payment networks.
- Support incident response activities during containment, eradication, and recovery phases; perform pre- and post-incident reviews to capture lessons learned.
- Ensure process adherence and contribute to continuous improvement of SOC runbooks and workflows; maintain compliance with ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, and Shaparak regulations.
- Produce concise daily shift reports covering incidents, KPIs, and tool health for SOC management.
- Stay current with adversary tactics, defensive technologies, and sector-specific regulations such as ISO 8583.
Requirement:
- Strong understanding of network and cybersecurity fundamentals (TCP/IP, IDS/IPS, firewalls, VPNs).
- Proficient in Splunk architecture, design, and SPL (Search Processing Language) queries.
- Familiarity with payment-industry standards including ISO 8583, PCI-DSS, and Shaparak guidelines.
- Hands-on experience with Linux administration (LPIC-1 level) and basic scripting in Python or Bash.
- Ability to perform expert log analysis and triage alerts to identify genuine threats swiftly.
- Skilled in interpreting and correlating security events from multiple sources such as SIEM, EDR, and DLP tools.
- Strong analytical thinking with rapid problem-solving and decision-making skills under pressure.
- High accountability and ownership of assigned tasks, with a commitment to follow-through.
- Clear and concise communication skills combined with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
- Reliable, punctual, and disciplined for shift work, especially fixed night shifts.
- Agile and proactive with a continuous improvement mindset to adapt to a fast-evolving threat landscape.
Work Conditions:
- Fixed night shift schedule (e.g., 19:00 – 07:00, 4-on/4-off rotation).
- On-site work in a secure SOC environment with strict access controls.
- Occasional overtime during major incidents or threat hunting exercises.
Benefits:
Join our expert team and enjoy the following benefits:
- Opportunities for personal growth
- Seasonal gifts and incentives
- Comprehensive health insurance with no coverage limits
- Meal and transportation allowances
- Snacks provided
- On-site medical and psychological support
- Access to company banking and financial services
- Subsidies for recreational and sports activities
- Use of Tara and Snapp Pay organizational credits