Position Description: Junior SOC Analyst

Location: New Zealand, Auckland

Reporting to: SOC Team Lead

Your Mission

As a Junior SOC Analyst, you will be at the start of your career in cybersecurity, working alongside our global

team of security specialists. This is an entry-level role designed for someone with a strong passion for

defensive security and a desire to learn from experienced professionals. You will support the team by helping

to monitor security alerts, document incidents, and learn the fundamental skills required for security

operations. This is a hands-on position where you will gain invaluable experience in a dynamic and fast-paced

environment. This position follows a four-on, four-off work schedule, with ten-hour shifts each day.

Key Responsibilities

▪ Assist in the continuous monitoring of security tools, including SIEM, EDR, and IDS, to identify and

escalate potential security events.

▪ Triage incoming alerts and incidents. Follow established playbooks to perform initial investigation

and escalate to senior analysts as needed.

▪ Maintain detailed and accurate records of security incidents, investigations, and remediation

efforts in the case management system.

▪ Under direct supervision, support network and host-based analysis during incident response

activities.

▪ Proactively participate in team meetings and training sessions to build foundational knowledge of

security tools, threats, and procedures.

▪ Assist senior team members in identifying opportunities to improve daily operational workflows.

You have

▪ A strong, demonstrable interest in cybersecurity and a desire to build a career in defensive security.

▪ A basic understanding of IT, networking concepts (e.g., TCP/IP), and operating systems.

▪ Knowledge of or a strong desire to learn about core security technologies like SIEM, EDR, and IDS.

▪ Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

▪ Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for clear reporting and documentation.

▪ The ability to follow instructions and work effectively in a team.

▪ A relevant degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Due to the dynamic nature of our work, the tasks and responsibilities noted in this position description may

well change from time to time, to meet the needs of the business. As a result, it is expected that the person

in the role is prepared for changes to role and this description of it.