SOC L1 Analyst

Posted on Jul 16, 2026

Title

SOC L1 Analyst

Apply before

Aug 31, 2026

City

Islamabad

Responsibilities

Summary of Job Profile:

The SOC L1 Analyst will be responsible for monitoring security events and incidents. This role involves the initial analysis and investigation of potential security threats and working closely with the SOC team to ensure the security and integrity of systems and data.

Security Monitoring

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Continuously monitor security alerts from various sources such as SIEM (systems, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and other security tools.
• Perform initial analysis and triage of security events to determine their severity and urgency.
• Escalate confirmed security incidents to higher-level analysts (L2/L3) for further investigation and resolution.
• Document incidents and actions taken in the incident management system.
• Analyze logs from various security devices and systems to identify potential security threats.
• Utilize threat intelligence sources to stay informed about emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
• Generate regular reports on security incidents, trends, and overall SOC performance.
• Ensure accurate and thorough documentation of all security events and incidents.
• Communicate effectively with team members and management regarding ongoing incidents and security issues.
  
  

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA’s) required to successfully perform the job:

Knowledge

• Security principles, threat landscape, and common attack vectors
• Security tools and technologies (SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, etc.)
• Network protocols and operating systems
• Log analysis
• Incident management systems
• Threat intelligence sources
• Security incident reporting and documentation
  
  

Skills

• Security alert monitoring
• Initial analysis and triage of security events
• Log analysis
• Incident documentation
• Report generation
• Communication with team members and management
  
  

Abilities

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Ability to analyze complex situations
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences
  
  

Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required For The Position

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Prior experience in a SOC or similar security-focused role is a plus but not required for entry-level candidates
  
  

Certifications: Industry related certifications will be a plus

Shift Work: Ability to work in a 24/7/365 environment, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Location: On-site as determined by the company policy.

Competencies Required To Successfully Perform The Job

Technical Competencies

Behavioral/General Competencies

• Security Monitoring
• Security Tool Usage
• Security Reporting
• Threat Intelligence
• Log Analysis
• Communication Skills
• Documentation
• Problem-Solving
• Reporting
• Attention to Detail
  
  

Benefits

• Excellent Salary
• Fuel Allowance
• Medical Insurance
• Annual Leaves
• Provident Fund
• EOBI