SOC Lead Incident Responder - Confidential

The SOC Lead Incident Responder (Tier 1) serves as the primary point of contact for security alerts and is responsible for triaging, investigating, and leading the response to cybersecurity incidents as part of the SOC team. This is a hands-on technical role focused on rapid detection and containment using the organization’s Microsoft security stack. While not a people-management position, the responder takes the lead on coordinating incident response activities and guiding fellow analysts through the response process.

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel (Azure SIEM): alert triage, investigation, and basic KQL queries.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Defender (EDR): endpoint investigation, alert analysis, and containment actions.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID: identity protection, sign-in log analysis, and conditional access concepts.

• Solid understanding of incident response fundamentals (detection, triage, containment, eradication, recovery, lessons learned).

• Familiarity with common attack techniques and frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK).

• Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills.

• Ability to remain calm and lead under pressure during active incidents. * Relevant certifications such as SC-200, AZ-500, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent.

• Prior experience in a SOC or incident response environment.