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Security Operations Analyst (SOC Analyst)

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We are looking for a Security Operations Analyst (SOC Analyst) responsible for continuously monitoring the security of the company’s devices and systems, investigating security incidents, and generating periodic reports to support our compliance and operational security initiatives.

The person will primarily work with tools from the Microsoft ecosystem, including Microsoft Defender, Intune, and Entra ID, ensuring compliance with internal policies and contributing to compliance initiatives such as SOC 2 Type II.

Requirements

Responsibilities

  • Monitor security alerts and events on a daily basis using Microsoft Defender and other security tools.
  • Investigate suspicious activities, incidents, and anomalies on endpoints and corporate accounts.
  • Document security incidents and follow up on corrective actions.
  • Generate biweekly and monthly reports on:
    • Detected incidents
    • Relevant alerts
    • Policy compliance
    • Corporate device status
    • Security metrics
  • Verify compliance with corporate policies on laptops and assigned devices.
  • Monitor access controls, MFA, and user activity.
  • Collaborate with internal audits and compliance processes.
  • Maintain evidence and documentation required for SOC 2 audits.
  • Participate in periodic reviews of access permissions and corporate assets.
  • Escalate critical incidents according to established procedures.
  • Propose continuous improvements in security controls and monitoring.

Requirements

Technical

  • Experience in security monitoring or cybersecurity operations.
  • Knowledge of:
    • Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
    • Microsoft 365 Security
    • Microsoft Entra ID
    • Microsoft Intune
  • Basic to intermediate knowledge of:
    • SIEM
    • Incident management
    • Endpoint security
    • Access control
    • MFA
    • Endpoint hardening
  • Experience documenting incidents and generating executive reports.
  • Familiarity with security standards or frameworks such as:
    • SOC 2
    • ISO 27001
    • NIST, preferred

Language Requirements

  • Intermediate English required.
  • Ability to:
  • Read technical documentation
  • Participate in basic meetings in English
  • Write simple reports
  • Communicate with international clients or vendors

Desired Skills

  • Attention to detail.
  • Analytical thinking.
  • Research and problem-solving skills.
  • Organization and documentation management.
  • Strong written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently.

Experience

  • 2+ years in roles related to:
  • SOC
  • Cybersecurity
  • IT security
  • Security operations
  • Microsoft security administration

Preferred Certifications

  • Microsoft SC-200
  • Microsoft SC-300
  • Security+
  • AZ-500
  • SOC Analyst certifications

Benefits

What We Offer

  • Remote and flexible work environment.
  • Participation in real compliance and security initiatives.
  • Professional growth opportunities in cybersecurity.
  • Work with modern technologies from the Microsoft ecosystem.
  • Exposure to international audit and compliance processes.

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Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Experience

2 years minimum

Location requirements

Hiring timezones

Dominican Republic +/- 0 hours
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