Cybersecurity – SOC Analyst – L1 (AI-Assisted Monitoring) Maxonic maintains a close and long-term relationship with our direct client. In support of their needs, we are looking for a Cybersecurity – SOC Analyst – L1 (AI-Assisted Monitoring). Job Title: Cybersecurity – SOC Analyst – L1 (AI-Assisted Monitoring) Job Type: Contract Job Location: Mohali Work Schedule: On-site Shift- US Eastern Time zone hours, Must be available for 24x7 escalation support as needed for critical security events. We are seeking a SOC Analyst (L1) to join our security operations team within an AI-enhanced monitoring environment. In this role, you will work alongside automated systems that assist in alert triage. You will act as first line of defence, ensuring the accurate validation, documentation, and escalation of security events to protect our manufacturing and corporate infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Continuous Monitoring: Actively monitor security alerts generated by SIEM and AI-driven alerting systems.
• Alert Triage: Perform the initial triage and validation of security alerts to distinguish between false positives and genuine threats.
• Incident Escalation: Promptly escalate confirmed security incidents to L2 analysts or the SOC Lead for further investigation and remediation.
• Operational Documentation: Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of all alerts, findings, and subsequent actions taken within the ticketing system.
• Optimization: Continuously contribute to refining alert quality and reducing "noise" through proactive feedback loops with the engineering team.
• Compliance: Adhere to established security frameworks and incident classification protocols.

Qualifications

• Industry Experience: 7+ years of professional experience in a SOC or Security Monitoring environment.
• SIEM Expertise: High level of familiarity with SIEM tools, with a strong preference for Splunk.
• Endpoint & Vulnerability Tools: A solid understanding of Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) platforms—specifically CrowdStrike—and general vulnerability management tools.
• Operational Discipline: Exceptional attention to detail and a disciplined approach to security operations and reporting.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively report findings to US-based stakeholders.

Preferred

• AI Integration: Previous exposure to AI-driven monitoring environments or automated orchestration (SOAR).
• Framework Knowledge: A deep understanding of industry-standard security frameworks and precise incident classification.

About Maxonic: Since 2002 Maxonic has been at the forefront of connecting candidate strengths to client challenges. Our award winning, dedicated team of recruiting professionals are specialized by technology, are great listeners, and will seek to find a position that meets the long-term career needs of our candidates. We take pride in the over 10,000 candidates that we have placed, and the repeat business that we earn from our satisfied clients. Interested in Applying? Please apply with your most current resume.