Security Operations Center Analyst

Position Description:

Ardent is seeking a Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to support 24x7 security monitoring, alert triage, and incident response activities across enterprise environments. This role combines Tier I and Tier II responsibilities, including initial alert validation, advanced investigation, and coordination of incident response efforts to ensure timely detection, analysis, and remediation of security threats.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Monitor security alerts and events in a 24x7 SOC environment.
• Perform initial triage and validation of alerts to determine severity and impact.
• Conduct advanced alert investigation and analyze security events across identity, endpoint, and network telemetry.
• Handle Tier I escalation workflows and support Tier II incident response activities.
• Coordinate incident containment efforts and escalate complex incidents to Tier III as needed.
• Monitor log ingestion pipelines and ensure data sources are functioning properly.
• Document incidents, findings, and response actions in accordance with SOC procedures.
• Contribute to daily reporting and provide accurate shift handoff documentation.
• Identify trends, anomalies, and potential threats through continuous monitoring and analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support incident resolution and improve detection capabilities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or cybersecurity operations role.