SOC engineer

As a SOC Engineer at Optimiza, your primary responsibilities will include monitoring security alerts, conducting investigations of security incidents, implementing and managing security monitoring tools, and developing incident response procedures. You will collaborate with other IT and security teams to address vulnerabilities and enhance our security protocols.

To be considered for the SOC Engineer position at Optimiza, candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field, along with 3-5 years of experience in a similar role. Familiarity with SIEM technologies, vulnerability management, and relevant certifications like CEH or CISSP will also strengthen your application.

At Optimiza, a SOC Engineer will work with various security tools and technologies, including SIEM systems, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and endpoint detection tools. Proficiency in these tools will enhance your ability to monitor threats effectively and respond decisively to security incidents.

Absolutely! At Optimiza, we believe in fostering our employees' growth. As a SOC Engineer, you will have opportunities for professional development through training, certifications, and exposure to new technologies, enabling you to advance within the field of cybersecurity.

SOC Engineers at Optimiza enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including Class A Health Insurance, which is designed to cater to your well-being. We also encourage continuous learning and development opportunities, ensuring you have the resources to succeed in your career.

When discussing your experience with SIEM technologies, focus on specific tools you've used, the types of data you've analyzed, and how you leveraged these technologies to identify and respond to security incidents. Providing concrete examples will demonstrate your practical knowledge in the field.

Describe your approach to incident response by outlining the steps you take during an incident. Discuss how you prioritize incidents, collaborate with teams, and ensure documentation is thorough to improve future processes. Emphasizing a systematic approach will show your organizational skills.

Explain your strategies for keeping up with cybersecurity trends, such as subscribing to threat intelligence feeds, attending webinars, and participating in forums. This shows your commitment to staying current in the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape.

Share a specific incident where you discovered a vulnerability, detailing your analysis process, the risk it posed, and the steps you took to implement a fix. Providing data on the outcome will underscore your skills in risk management and problem-solving.

Discuss a collaborative experience where you partnered with IT teams, how you communicated the issue, and the resulting actions taken to mitigate the threat. Highlighting teamwork will show your ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.

Articulate the importance of skills like analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving. Explain how these skills enable you to address security threats proactively and efficiently, making you a valuable asset to the SOC team.

Describe your method for triaging alerts, focusing on criteria like severity, impact, and urgency. Showing your ability to remain calm and methodical under pressure will demonstrate your readiness for the fast-paced SOC environment.

Discuss how employee training can reduce human error and increase security awareness across the organization. Highlight how you would contribute to developing training materials or sessions to enhance the overall security posture.

Mention key compliance standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS, and provide examples of how you’ve ensured adherence to these guidelines in your previous roles. This reflects your understanding of the broader context of cybersecurity beyond technical skills.

Explain your approach to evaluating tools, including criteria like false positive rates, detection speed, and ease of use. Discussing your experience with metrics and continuous improvement will demonstrate your analytical capabilities.