Senior SOC Analyst

Senior SOC Analyst – L3 Singapore | 12-Month Contract (Highly Extendable)  The Role We're looking for a sharp, experienced Senior SOC Analyst to join an established inhouse cybersecurity team in Singapore. This is a hands-on Tier 3 role - you'll be the go to expert when incidents escalate, the person who mentors junior analysts, and the one building better detection and response capabilities for the organisation. You'll work closely with a Cybersecurity Manager and be the primary point of contact for Managed Service providers, leading incident response calls and translating complex threats into clear actions for leadership. What You'll Be Doing Monitoring & Incident Response • Monitor network traffic, logs, and alerts and act fast when something looks wrong • Lead incident response calls and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders • Prepare incident reports and executive summaries for management Threat Intelligence & Forensics • Stay ahead of the threat landscape - tracking global advisories and mapping them to internal systems • Deep-dive forensic investigations on affected systems and networks • Develop and implement advanced detection rules, automation, and response tools SOC Operations • Guide and mentor outsourced Tier 1 and Tier 2 SOC analysts • Continuously improve SOC processes, playbooks, and detection methodologies • Lead post-incident reviews and tabletop exercises   Security Operations • Hands-on with enterprise security tools - PAM (Privileged Access Management), WAF, firewalls, EDR • Work with Infrastructure and End User teams to close security gaps • Support compliance, audits, and cybersecurity awareness campaigns What We're Looking For • 5+ years in security operations, incident response, or a related cybersecurity role • Strong hands-on experience with SIEM tools - Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Securonix, or equivalent • Solid grasp of threat intelligence, TTPs (Tactics, Techniques & Procedures), and digital forensics • Experience with firewalls, IDS/IPS, EDR, PAM, and WAF solutions • Able to lead cross-functional teams under pressure and communicate clearly with non-technical stakeholders • Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, IT, or related field • Certifications like CISSP, GIAC, GCIA, or GCFA are a strong plus