Security Operations Center Analyst

5 days ago

Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan Royal Cyber Inc. Full time 1,200,000 - 2,400,000 per year

Job Title: SOC Analyst – Microsoft Security Tools

Department: IT Security / Cybersecurity

Reports To: IT Infrastructure & Security Manager

Location: Karachi & Lahore (Hybrid)

Job Summary

W are seeking a skilled and motivated SOC Analyst with hands-on experience in Microsoft security technologies. The ideal candidate will play a key role in detecting, analyzing, and responding to security incidents, ensuring enterprise protection using tools such as Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Intune, and Entra ID. The analyst will contribute to building a robust security monitoring and incident response framework while aligning with organizational standards like ISO 27001, SOC 2, and GDPR.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor and analyze security events and alerts from Microsoft Sentinel, correlating logs from various sources to identify potential threats.
  • Respond to and manage security incidents, including triage, investigation, containment, and remediation.
  • Administer and optimize Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Defender for Endpoint, and Intune Defender policies to strengthen endpoint protection.
  • Configure and maintain detection rules, workbooks, and playbooks in Microsoft Sentinel to enhance automation and incident response.
  • Collaborate with the infrastructure and operations teams to ensure proper integration of Microsoft security tools.
  • Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation efforts.
  • Support compliance and governance initiatives aligned with ISO 27001, SOC, and GDPR standards.
  • Generate reports and dashboards for security metrics and executive summaries.
  • Research emerging threats and assist in implementing proactive defense measures.
  • Contribute to the development of security automation using Power Automate and Logic Apps.

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
  • 3 – 5 years of experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment.
  • Proven experience working with Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender for Cloud / Endpoint / Office 365, Microsoft Intune, and Microsoft Entra ID.
  • Strong understanding of incident response, threat detection, and vulnerability management.
  • Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework and threat intelligence.
  • Hands-on experience with log analysis, KQL queries, and security analytics.
  • Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Certifications

  • Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200)
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
  • Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900)

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