Junior Information Security Engineer (SOC)

Step into the dynamic world of cyber defense and help protect organisations against evolving threats. As a Junior Information Security Engineer, you will be part of a Security Operations Center (SOC) that plays a critical role in monitoring, detecting, and responding to potential security incidents.

This role is ideal for someone with up to 2 years of experience in information security who is eager to grow, learn, and contribute to a collaborative defense team.

Responsibilities

• Proactively and reactively monitor systems to detect and respond to security breaches.
• Investigate suspicious activities, analyse alerts, and take appropriate remediation measures.
• Perform penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to identify weaknesses.
• Maintain and improve security monitoring tools and detection rules.
• Document and report incidents, assess their impact, and track follow-up actions.
• Collaborate closely with senior security analysts and contribute to continuous improvement of SOC processes.
• Suggest optimisations to reduce false positives and strengthen detection capabilities.

Required Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Solid knowledge of IT infrastructure: operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS), databases, networks, and firewalls.
• Familiarity with cyberattack techniques such as malware, phishing, and intrusion attempts.
• Experience with or exposure to security tools: SIEM, IDS, EDR, SOAR, ServiceNow, Jira.

Soft Skills

• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving ability.
• Proactive, curious, and eager to learn in a fast-evolving field.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Effective communication in English, both written and spoken.
• Detail-oriented, quality-driven, and reliable.

What We’re Looking For

• A genuine passion for cybersecurity and continuous learning.
• A team player who is willing to seek help and provide support to others.
• Someone who thrives in a high-stakes environment where accuracy and quick thinking are crucial.
• An individual with a balance of analytical thinking and a healthy level of “paranoia” when it comes to security.