AISG-0405 SOC Analyst

Overview

We are looking for a skilled and motivated SOC Analyst to join our cybersecurity team. You will play a key role in monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security threats across complex IT environments. This position is suited for professionals who thrive in high‑responsibility situations and want to actively contribute to strengthening an organization’s security posture.

Your Responsibilities

Daily SOC Operations

• Monitor IT systems, SIEM dashboards, and real‑time security alerts
• Analyze, assess, and prioritize security alarms to determine severity and impact
• Escalate and coordinate ongoing security incidents with relevant technical teams
• Contribute to incident response activities, including malware or ransomware containment
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation of all actions and findings

Depending on seniority, you may also:

• Perform in‑depth analyses of security incidents (forensics, malware analysis, log correlation)
• Conduct proactive threat hunting to identify emerging threats
• Develop, tune, and optimize detection rules and correlation logic
• Contribute to the setup, operation, and continuous improvement of SOC tools and platforms
• Automate security workflows using SOAR technologies
• Provide technical expertise, guidance, and mentoring to junior SOC analysts

Technologies You Will Work With

• SIEM solutions (e.g., Splunk) for centralized log collection and analysis
• SOAR platforms for automating security response
• Multi‑Factor Authentication (MFA) technologies
• Key Management Systems (KMS)
• Centralized logging and monitoring tools
• Security analytics and incident response utilities

What You Bring

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, IT Security, Cybersecurity, or related field
  or
• Completed vocational IT training with relevant practical experience

Professional Experience

• Several years of hands‑on experience in a SOC, Cyber Defense Center, or Incident Response position
• Practical experience handling threats such as malware, ransomware, or advanced persistent threats (APTs)
• Familiarity with security best practices, regulatory frameworks, and compliance standards

Knowledge & Skills

• Solid understanding of frameworks and standards such as:
  • GDPR
  • BSI IT‑Grundschutz
  • ISO 27001
  • NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
• Ability to analyze complex technical information in a structured and detail‑oriented way
• Strong communication skills and team spirit
• Very good command of German (both written and spoken)

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to participate in on‑call or standby duties for critical security incidents