Junior Analyst SOC

About the Role

The SOC Analyst Junior Trainee is a full-time remote role responsible for supporting security monitoring and incident analysis within Tracelay’s Agentic SOC environment. In this role, the trainee will assist in reviewing security alerts, triaging events, and escalating potential incidents under the guidance of senior analysts. This position offers hands-on exposure to real-world cyber defense operations, with structured mentoring and training to develop into a fully independent SOC analyst.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing security alerts.
• Triage security events.
• Escalate potential incidents under the guidance of senior analysts.
• Participate in cyber threat hunting tasks.
• Contribute to basic threat intelligence analysis.
• Document findings in a clear and structured manner.
• Work with SOC tools and platforms.
• Learn to interpret logs and security telemetry.
• Help maintain playbooks and procedures.

Platforms & Technologies Exposure

• CrowdStrike
• IBM X-Force
• Palo Alto Prisma Cloud
• Rapid7
• Sumo Logic
• Fortinet
• Sophos XDR
• Cybereason
• Trend Micro
• ArcSight
• Okta IAM
• ExtraHop
• Microsoft Defender
• Other enterprise-grade security technologies.

What You’ll Gain

• Experience working with simulated enterprise security environments.
• Exposure to real-world SOC investigation workflows.
• Guidance from experienced cybersecurity professionals.
• Opportunity to strengthen modern cyber defense skillsets.
• Performance-based recommendation opportunities.
• Potential consideration for long-term roles based on contribution and consistency.

Qualifications

• Strong interest and foundational knowledge in Security Operations Center environments and Cybersecurity principles.
• Ability to develop and apply Cyber Threat Hunting (CTH) techniques and understand Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) sources and use cases.
• Demonstrated Analytical Skills, including logical thinking, pattern recognition, and attention to detail when working with security data.
• Familiarity with basic networking, operating systems, and common security tools (SIEM, EDR/XDR) is beneficial.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document incidents and collaborate with team members.
• Ability to learn quickly, follow structured workflows, and work reliably in a remote, distributed team setting.
• Willingness to work in rotating schedules to support 24/7 SOC operations, as needed.

Relevant certifications or coursework (e.g., Security+, CYSA+, SOC training, or equivalent) are a plus.