SOC Analyst L1 (Cybersecurity) (i2i Traineeship Program)

SOC Analyst L1 (Cybersecurity) (i2i Traineeship Program)

Xcellink Pte Ltd is a Singapore-based company that provides ICT operations management to high-growth global companies, local enterprises, and government-linked corporations. We are a leading provider of ICT solutions such as technical helpdesk, IT support, and more.

The SOC Analyst L1 role is for fresh graduates or experienced individuals, with some knowledge or certification in cybersecurity foundations.

Their background should include relevant IT knowledge, certifications, or education. This program will include a 3-day full-day intensive training in Level 1 Basics of Cybersecurity foundations such as Introduction to Cybersecurity, Network Setup, SOC Environment, SIEM, and Attack and Detection loggings, followed by 12 months of hands-on company attachment to gain first-hand experience by seconding trainees into a client for personal growth and experience.

During the work attachment, they will be mentored and manage live scenarios with the opportunity to be hired directly as a SOC L1 Analyst.

1. Perform 24 x 7 Level 1 support based on provided procedures after training by ITSO / ITSM.
2. Daily Check / Schedule of weekly automated / ad-hoc MVMS vulnerability scans of servers and network routers/switches status & perform L1 SOP. Troubleshoot and re-activate / re-schedule scanning if there is any failure.
3. Escalate issues to the Security Engineer for follow-ups on security vulnerabilities.
4. Conduct daily tracking of patch management activities from initial reporting of vulnerabilities to successful remediation for servers and network routers/switches.
5. Leverage Splunk Apps to monitor, track and escalate outstanding vulnerabilities listed in VA scan / Audit compliance scan / other vulnerabilities defined by MHQ / ICA security team that have not been remediated.
6. Ensure ongoing maintenance of MVMS asset inventory management for onboarding of new target systems and offboarding of existing target systems to be scanned by MVMS.
7. Track the quarterly CIO forum patching status report via Splunk apps.
8. Conduct monthly / ad-hoc compliance audit scans for servers and routers / switches.
9. Escalate issues to the Security Engineer for follow-ups on security configuration compliance.
10. Run ad-hoc Malware IOC scans of servers upon emerging threats.
11. Carry out signature updates, faults, and performance monitoring of the Nessus application.

SOC Analyst L1 will be capable of contributing as a staff member in our team of Cybersecurity professionals.

1. Familiarize themselves with the management of IDS/IPS and firewall systems.
2. Understand the process of Vulnerability Assessment, penetration testing & risk assessment using various scanning and penetration testing tools.
3. Able to utilize and perform tasks related to Unix, WIN2K, NT, and web server security such as OS tightening, SSO, and virus scanning.
4. Equipped with a general working knowledge of Information Security concepts.
5. Possess an adequate understanding of Layer 1-7 Networking Concepts.

Duration of Traineeship/Attachment Offered: 12 months (upon completion, you may be converted to full-time).