Security Operations Center Analyst

Key Skills required and Responsibilities

Continuous monitoring and initial assessment of security events across the organization’s environment. Includes reviewing alerts generated by SIEM and security tools, conducting investigations to determine the nature and severity of potential threats, and escalating incidents according to established procedures.

The analyst is expected to accurately document all findings, follow operational playbooks, and ensure timely response to emerging security issues.

Requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, adherence to SOC processes, and the ability to operate effectively within a structured, high-pressure environment.

Professional communication and a solid understanding of cybersecurity principles are essential.

• Monitor security alerts and logs from various cybersecurity tools (SIEM, XDR, IPS)

• Perform initial triage and classification of security events.

• Log investigation and identification of suspicious patterns.

• Work in a 24/7 shift environment (including nights, weekends, and holidays).

Must-Have

• Familiarity with security technologies such as SIEM (Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar), XDR/EDR, Firewalls, and Antivirus.

• Basic understanding of networking protocols.

• High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.

• Good communication skills and teamwork abilities.

• Fluent English- written and verbal.

• Availability for shift work (24/7).

Good-to-Have

• Relevant certifications (CISCO, TryHackMe, HackTheBox).
• Background in Linux/Windows administration.
• Strong time management skills with the ability for multitasking

Others

• Self-motivated, well organized; demonstrates a positive attitude, high professionalism and commitment

About Tata Consultancy Services

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is an IT services, consulting and business solutions organization that has been partnering with many of the world’s largest businesses in their transformation journeys for over 50 years. TCS offers a consulting-led, cognitive powered, integrated portfolio of business, technology and engineering services and solutions. This is delivered through its unique Location Independent Agile™ delivery model, recognized as a benchmark of excellence in software development.

A part of the Tata group, India's largest multinational business group, TCS has over 500,000 of the world’s best-trained consultants in 46 countries.