SOC Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Mexico.

📋 Description

• Oversee security alerts from SIEM, EDR, and cloud systems.

• Conduct initial assessment and categorize alerts as either true or false positives.

• Examine suspicious activities across endpoints, identities, and cloud environments.

• Forward confirmed incidents to Tier 2 / Incident Response teams with appropriate context.

• Analyze logs from various sources, including CloudTrail, Azure Activity Logs, OS logs, and other pertinent security data sources.

• Clearly document findings in tickets and investigation reports.

• Adhere to existing playbooks while contributing to the enhancement of detection logic over time.

• Effectively communicate with internal teams and clients regarding alerts, findings, and escalations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in SOC / Security Operations.

• Practical experience with EDR tools such as CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.

• Familiarity with SIEM platforms like Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, QRadar, or similar.

• Basic understanding of networking concepts, including IP, DNS, HTTP/S, ports, and related topics.

• Fundamental knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems.

• Capability to analyze logs and detect suspicious behavior.

• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken — required.

• Strong verbal communication skills, particularly in client-facing scenarios.

• Experience with cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

• Knowledge of GCP / Google Cloud Platform — a significant advantage.

• Ability to investigate cloud activities, including IAM, API calls, and resource modifications.

• Understanding of identity-based attacks, including token misuse and privilege escalation.

• Experience with scripting in Python or Bash.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.

• Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.

• Collaborative and innovative work environment.