SOC Analyst

Join us on a journey of endless possibilities At Strada, possibility isn’t just a promise – it’s the foundation of everything we do. We believe in unlocking potential for every colleague, creating a journey of growth, discovery, and impact. With the support, resources, and opportunities we provide, you’ll build a fulfilling future – working on meaningful projects that span industries and regions, contributing to outcomes that matter. Strada is a people, payroll, and technology leader simplifying international workforce management. Operating in 180+ countries, we design and deliver people-first solutions powered by cloud-based technology – helping organizations grow and enabling workforces to perform at their best. Learn more at www.stradaglobal.com Job Description THE ROLE : We are looking for a highly motivated SOC Analyst to join our cybersecurity team. This individual will be first line of defense against cyber threats. In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring security alerts, conducting initial analysis, and escalating threats to L2 analysts when necessary, as well as assessing cyber threat intelligence . The ideal candidate has experience working in a SOC environment and is eager to contribute to the development of a new cybersecurity organization. This role will provide opportunities to work on cutting-edge security challenges and help shape the future of our security operations. Key Responsibilities: Continuously monitor security alerts from SIEM, EDR, firewalls, and endpoint security tools. Analyze security events and perform initial triage of alerts to determine if they are false positives or require escalation. Work with L2 Analysts to investigate and contain security incidents. Assist in log analysis and data correlation to identify attack patterns. Document and communicate findings in clear and concise reports. Track trends in security events and report unusual activities. Collaborate with other teams to refine detection rules and improve incident response. Stay updated on emerging threats, attack techniques, and security best practices. Provide reports on open-source intelligence about threats to the organization. Assist L2 Analysts in modeling corporate risk and creating detections around these models. Provide feedback to improve SOC playbooks, detection rules, and automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve security posture. Qualifications and Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in a SOC or related cybersecurity role. Experience working with Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) preferred. Basic understanding of security concepts, including malware analysis, network security, and intrusion detection. Experience with security tools such as SIEM, endpoint detection & response (EDR), and vulnerability scanners. Experience conducting threat hunting using OSINT and emerging threats. Experience developing, tuning, and optimizing detection rules/use cases on…