SOC Analyst Level 1

About GCC
GGC Computers Ltd has a distinguished market presence in Cyprus as providers of IT-based solutions and System Integrators and has built a strong reputation as technology professionals and employers. For more than 35 years we have enjoyed considerable success serving the broader Government, semi-Government, Telecommunications, Utilities and Banking markets with core Business Solutions as well as Hardware, Networking, and Network Security Solutions. GCC Computers Ltd has several partnerships with leading vendors including Hewlett Packard, Juniper Networks and Fortinet.

About the Vacancy
We are currently looking for a Junior SOC Analyst (Level 1) to join our subsidiary 'Spectrum'. Spectrum is a Managed Security Services Provider situated in Cyprus and is part of the GCC Group of Companies.

The Role
The Junior SOC Analyst (Level 1) will join our SOC team and utilise a variety of tools to investigate incidents and take immediate action or recommend a course of action to protect customers infrastructure.
The Junior SOC Analyst (Level 1) is responsible for monitoring and responding to security related alerts. The Security Operations Center operates with shift coverage which the successful candidate will participate.

Key Responsibilities
•    Active participant in operations of the SOC. This includes proactively monitoring and providing near-real-time cybersecurity status and reports to enable timely decision-making, monitor and investigate alerts sent to the SOC.
•    Maintain situational awareness of emerging cyber trends by reviewing open-source reports for recent vulnerabilities, malware, and other threats that have the potential to impact the organization.
•    Operate within direction to investigate and escalate in accordance with protocols and contractual SLAs as well as procedures.
•    Triage and validate security alerts and escalate incidents, as required.
•    Troubleshoot system misconfigurations and recommend best practices for remediation
•    Take initiative in evaluating, proposing, and deploying various detection capabilities.
•    Integrate and share information with other analysts and other teams.
•    Deliver status reports, briefings, recommendations, and findings to management as required.
•    Staying up to date with current security vulnerabilities, attacks, and countermeasures.
•    Answer incoming calls and monitor various e-mail accounts and act according to SOC procedures and processes.

Required Qualifications
•    Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with some relevant working experience and specialized training.
•    SOC TIER 1: Minimum 1-year experience in cyber operations.
•    Basic understanding of cyber landscape and typical threat vectors.
•    Ability to adjust to shift rotational schedule.
•    Knowledge of Network environment concepts including TCP/IP stack (OSI Model), DNS, DHCP, firewalls, VPN, NAC, IDS/IPS
•    Knowledge of Web Security technologies including OWASP.
•    Strong verbal and written communication skills, fluent in English.
•    Knowledge of various security methodologies and processes, and technical security solutions (firewall, proxy, intrusion detection systems).

Preferred Qualifications & Skills
•    1 year of technical security-related experience.
•    Experience with SIEM solutions
•    Experience with firewall, routers, or antivirus appliances.
•    Scripting language skills in Python or PowerShell are preferred.
•    Information Security Certifications, i,e. GCIH, SEC , Network , GCIA, GSEC

Other Skills and Abilities
•    Excellent Interpersonal Skills (develop and maintain strong working relationships).
•    Strong work ethic.
•    Detailed oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills.
•    Ability to prioritize tasks.
•    Strong organizational skills.
•    Occasional overtime may be required.
•    Basic telephone operation skills.
•    Excellent customer service skills.
•    Willing to learn and join training to improve their knowledge.

Applications
Interested candidates must electronically submit their applications with a recent C.V to careers@gcc.com.cy before 13th of May 2025, quoting the above job title. The application must clearly outline the relevant technical experiences of the candidates.

Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.