SOC Analyst

Tether.to

. Monitor, triage, and analyze security alerts and events from SIEM, EDR, SSE, and WAF platforms .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • MalaysiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in monitoring and analyzing security alerts using SIEM, EDR, SSE, and WAF platforms, with a strong focus on incident response and threat hunting utilizing the MITRE ATT&CK framework. Proficient in collaborating across teams to enhance security posture and develop incident response documentation.

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SOC Analyst ExperienceIncident ResponseThreat HuntingSIEM TuningNetwork Security

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Hard Skills

Security Information And Event Management (SIEM)Endpoint Detection And Response (EDR)Web Application Firewall (WAF)Incident InvestigationThreat IntelligenceMITRE ATT&CK FrameworkVulnerability ManagementSecurity Posture ImprovementDetection Content TuningCloud Security

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAttention To DetailCommunication SkillsCollaboration Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Security+CySA+GCIAGCIHBTL1

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityZero Trust PrinciplesIncident Response PlaybooksTechnical DocumentationProduction Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor, triage, and analyze security alerts and events from SIEM, EDR, SSE, and WAF platforms
Investigate security incidents end to end, including triage, analysis, containment, eradication, and post-incident documentation
Coordinate with relevant teams during incident investigations
Determine the scope, severity, and impact of security events
Separate true positives from false positives and escalate confirmed incidents
Execute response actions such as isolating endpoints, blocking indicators, disabling compromised accounts, and enforcing access restrictions
Ensure structured shift handovers across regions in the follow-the-sun model
Proactively threat hunt across endpoint, network, and log data using frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK
Tune SIEM correlation rules, EDR custom detections, and WAF rules
Enrich investigations with threat intelligence
Develop and maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and incident response playbooks
Collaborate with IT, infrastructure, application, and security engineering teams
Support vulnerability management and continuous improvement of the security posture
Report to the SOC Lead

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
At least 3 years of hands-on experience as a SOC Analyst, triaging alerts and investigating security incidents in a production environment
Solid working knowledge of EDR, SSE, SIEM, and WAF
Experience with incident response and threat hunting, ideally with familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework
Strong understanding of network security, endpoint security, cloud security, and Zero Trust principles
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
Ability to handle sensitive information responsibly and securely
Good written and verbal communication skills in English
Ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams and across time zones
Relevant certifications such as Security+, CySA+, GCIA, GCIH, BTL1, or vendor-specific credentials are a plus
Hands-on experience implementing, configuring, and tuning security platforms or writing and tuning detection content is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work setting
Global follow-the-sun team
Opportunity to collaborate with global talent and fintech experts
Professional development through work with cutting-edge blockchain, security, and digital finance technologies