IT Cyber Defense Analyst

The SOC Analyst will be responsible for continuous security monitoring, alert triage, and initial investigation of security events across the organization’s environment. This role plays a critical part in identifying potential threats, validating incidents, and ensuring timely escalation and handover to the Incident Response team while maintaining accurate documentation and adherence to security policies and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities Monitor security alerts generated from multiple security tools and platforms to identify potential security incidents. Perform initial triage of security alerts to distinguish between false positives and genuine security threats. Conduct preliminary analysis to determine the nature, scope, and severity of identified security events. Accurately document alert analysis, investigation steps, and findings in the incident management or ticketing system. Escalate validated and complex security incidents to the Shift Lead or Incident Response team in a timely manner. Collaborate closely with the Incident Response team and IT stakeholders to ensure smooth handover and effective incident resolution. Ensure all monitoring and response activities align with organizational security policies, standards, and regulatory requirements. Stay updated on emerging cyber threats, attack techniques, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices. Proactively conduct threat hunting activities using threat intelligence, Indicators of Compromise (IOCs), and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) to identify potential risks within the environment. Support continuous improvement of SOC processes by identifying recurring issues, gaps, or improvement opportunities. Preferred Qualifications Hands-on experience with SOC tools such as SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, or email security platforms. Basic knowledge of networking, operating systems (Windows/Linux), and cloud environments. Exposure to frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK. Relevant certifications (or actively pursuing): CompTIA Security+ CEH Blue Team Level 1 (BTL1) SC-200 (or equivalent) Benefits Veradigm believes in empowering our associates with the tools and flexibility to bring the best version of themselves to work. Through our generous benefits package with an emphasis on work/life balance, we give our employees the opportunity to allow their careers to flourish. Quarterly Company-Wide Recharge Days Flexible Work Environment (Hybrid) Peer-based incentive “Cheer” awards Tuition Reimbursement Program To know more about the benefits and culture at Veradigm, please visit the links mentioned below: - https://veradigm.com/about-veradigm/careers/benefits/ https://veradigm.com/about-veradigm/careers/culture/ #LI-SL1 #LI-Hybrid Veradigm is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. Thank you for reviewing this opportunity! Does this look like a great match for your skill set? If so, please scroll down and tell us more about yourself!