SOC Analyst

Last Date to Apply: 4th June 2025

Employment Type: This is a full-time position

Grade: This is a Job Group 2 role. (Permanent)

Location: This role is based in Islamabad, Pakistan (On-Site)

About the role:

We are seeking a skilled and highly motivated SOC Analyst to join our SOC team. As a key member of the Security Operations Center (SOC), you will be responsible for monitoring, detecting, analyzing, and responding to security events and incidents. This role requires a solid understanding of cybersecurity principles and tools, security event monitoring, logging and incident response. The individual is required to work with the team and stakeholders in delivering the KPIs and should be proficient in report writing and communication.The role follows a shift-based schedule, including night shifts on rotation. It also requires a readiness to respond promptly to critical situations, as issues can occur outside regular hours.

Your Impactful Goals will include:

- Monitor security events and alerts from SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) and other security tools.

- Triage and analyze potential security incidents to determine severity and impact.

- On boarding OS, Network, application, DB logs and other standard logs etc. as per best practices and ensuring availability and troubleshooting in case of any issue.

- Proficient with EDR monitoring and incident response.

- To monitor, maintain and protect organization's networks, system, and assets for and from malicious activity.

- Assist the Business Security team in investigating and responding to various security threats, incidents, and investigations.

- To respond rapidly and effectively to IT security incidents, managing them in a professional manner, including evidence gathering and preservation.

- Experience in both Windows and Linux environments to obtain & analyze system data, logs, and status to create and maintain automation tasks.

- Evaluate new and emerging security products and technologies; and serves as subject matter expert for decision making, implementation, and integration.

- Good interpersonal, presentation and communication skill, able to demonstrate diplomacy in dealings with different stakeholders internally and externally.

Your Typical Day will look like:

- Work to onboard, normalize and maintain log sources

- Ensuring sufficient logging level is met to perform monitoring and IR activities.

- Develop and maintain SIEM outputs and use cases for effective monitoring

- Ensure routine security monitoring tasks are executed effectively and efficiently along with regular reporting to the management.

- Work with others to resolve computer security incidents and vulnerability compliance.

- Provide technical solutions to improve the current security posture.

- Perform root cause analysis and identify indicators of compromise (IOCs).

- Document incidents and prepare incident reports.

- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the threat landscape and emerging threats.

- Assist in Audit process and mitigations.

- Regular threat hunting and threat intelligence review

Your Career Path:

- Team Lead security and monitoring center.

- Exposure and growth within multiple information security domains e.g., governance, risk and application testing depending on own ambitions and rotation opportunities.

- Enterprise Architecture other possible roles in Technology

What we're looking for:

Education:

- Minimum BS (computer Science, Information Security)/ BE (Computer, Electronics, Telecom or any other related field)

- Industry certifications such as CEH, CISSP, ECIH, CHFI etc. will be preferred

- Basic Knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Work experience:

A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a security operations or similar role (adjusted based on level).

Functional Skills/Knowledge Areas:

- Understanding of cybersecurity principles, threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors.

- Basic understanding of Cyber Security frameworks including ISO27001

- Experience with SIEM tools.

- Familiarity with critical security tools including EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) tools, WAF, Email Security Appliance, IDS/IPS systems etc.

- Knowledge of incident response and digital forensics fundamentals.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Experience in both Linux & Windows Environments.

- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a high- pressure environment.

- Innovation in semantic layer and presentation layer to enable business stakeholders better

- Should be able to analyze, understand and recommend solutions to complex problems

Why should you join us at Telenor?

At Telenor Pakistan, we're more than just a workplace-we're a community where learning and growth are at the core of everything we do. We provide a platform that nurtures your professional and personal development, empowering you to excel in your chosen field and realize your potential in a dynamic, collaborative environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and inclusivity, fostering an open and flexible environment where new ideas are welcomed.

As a learning organization, we value curiosity and innovation, encouraging hands-on experiences and continuous growth. Our culture, built on Telenor's four guiding behaviors, sets us apart:

- Always Explore: We believe growth is achieved through daily learning. We encourage you to challenge norms, embrace curiosity, experiment, and learn from every step.

- Create Together: We know that diverse teams yield the best solutions. By bringing together varied perspectives, we support, share, and help each other succeed.

- Keep Promises: Trust is essential to all relationships. We take ownership and pride in delivering with accuracy and integrity.

- Be Respectful: We prioritize empathy and respect, meeting everyone at eye level, listening intently, and showing care.

Join us to be mentored, empowered, and inspired and become part of a team that positively impacts over 40 million lives every day
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