Junior Solis Security Analyst (Lead)
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Summary
SOC-focused security analyst role in Colombo: monitoring and threat detection using SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel) and EDR/XDR platforms (CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Defender ATP). The posting also lists data engineering duties building pipelines with Python, PySpark, MS SQL, Azure and Databricks.
Job Description
- Develop and maintain scalable data pipelines using Python and PySpark.
- Work with MS SQL databases for scripting, querying, optimization, and data modeling.
- Build, deploy, and manage solutions within Azure and Databricks environments.
- Perform data transformation, cleansing, validation, and performance improvements.
- Troubleshoot technical issues and optimize workflows for efficiency and reliability.
- Collaborate with developers, architects, and business teams to deliver end-to-end data solutions.
- Ensure high-quality code through best practices, testing, and documentation.
Requirements
- Minimum 6+ years of overall IT experience.
- Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience with: SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel, etc.) , EDR/XDR solutions (e.g., CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Carbon Black, Defender ATP, etc.)
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, log analysis, and threat detection.
- Experience working in SOC or security monitoring environments.
Nice-to-Have
- Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, threat intelligence, and SOC workflows.
- Basic scripting skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automation.
- Certifications such as Security+, CySA+, CEH, or similar are an added advantage.
- Familiarity with incident response and vulnerability management principles.