Security Operations Center Engineer
Job Description:
• The Security Operations Center (SOC) Engineer serves as a frontline defender protecting Klik Solutions and our clients from cyber threats, security vulnerabilities, and malicious actors.
• This role combines proactive security monitoring and threat detection with ensuring compliance requirements are met across our organization and client environments.
• Monitor security events and alerts across enterprise infrastructure, cloud environments, and client networks 24/7
• Identify, analyze, and triage security incidents using SIEM platforms, EDR/XDR tools, and other security monitoring solutions.
• Perform real-time analysis of security logs, network traffic, and endpoint telemetry to detect malicious activity.
• Execute threat hunting operations to proactively identify advanced persistent threats (APTs) and insider threats.
• Respond to security incidents following established incident response procedures and playbooks.
• Conduct a forensic analysis of security events to determine the root cause, scope, and impact.
• Document security incidents thoroughly, including attack vectors, affected systems, and remediation actions.
Requirements:
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in a security operations center or similar security-focused role
• Proven experience with security monitoring, incident detection, and response activities
• Direct experience working with SIEM platforms (Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar, or similar)
• Demonstrated ability to analyze security logs and identify malicious activity
• Experience supporting compliance initiatives or working in regulated industries
• Deep expertise in at least two of the following domains: Intrusion detection and security monitoring, Security incident response and digital forensics, Threat intelligence analysis and threat hunting, Endpoint security (EDR/XDR platforms), Network security monitoring and analysis, Security compliance and audit support
• Strong understanding of common attack vectors, malware families, and adversary techniques
• Proficiency with security tools such as IDS/IPS, EDR, SIEM, vulnerability scanners, and packet analyzers
• Working knowledge of operating systems security (Windows, Linux, macOS)
• Understanding of network protocols, traffic analysis, and network security architecture
• Familiarity with cloud security principles and securing cloud-based infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Working understanding of major compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, NIST CSF)
• Understanding of log retention requirements for various compliance standards
• Familiarity with security control frameworks (CIS Controls, NIST 800-53)
Benefits:
• Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
• Reasonable Accommodation Policy
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