Junior SOC SIEM Administrator (remote)

GoSecure

23h•Remote

About The Position

The Junior SOC SIEM Administrator will support the SOC and SOC Infrastructure teams at GoSecure by assisting with the day-to-day operation of SIEM platforms. This role is ideal for an early-career candidate looking to grow hands-on experience with SIEM technologies, log onboarding, and security operations in a production environment. The successful candidate will focus on customer onboarding activities (tenant creation, collector deployment, and initial log source configuration), routine platform maintenance, health verification, and log source monitoring, while working closely with senior SIEM administrators and SOC analysts.

Requirements

College diploma, bachelor’s degree, or equivalent practical experience in IT, cybersecurity, or a related field
2–3 years of relevant experience in SOC operations, SIEM administration, systems administration, or IT support
Familiarity with at least one SIEM platform (e.g., Splunk, Elastic/Kibana, FortiSIEM) through coursework, labs, or early professional experience
Basic understanding of: TCP/IP, common network ports and protocols Windows and/or Linux operating systems Log sources such as firewalls, servers, endpoints, or cloud services
Willingness to learn scripting, automation, and advanced SIEM concepts over time
English: fluent or intermediate

Nice To Haves

Exposure to security tools such as EDR, NGAV, or vulnerability scanners is an asset
French: considered an asset

Responsibilities

Assist with customer onboarding activities including tenant creation, collector deployment, and initial log source configuration
Validate log ingestion, normalization, and basic parsing for new data sources
Perform initial log source testing and verification
Conduct daily health checks of SIEM platforms and supporting infrastructure
Monitor log source status and data flow, identify gaps or ingestion issues, and escalate as needed
Assist with routine maintenance tasks such as data retention checks and basic housekeeping
Provide operational support to SOC analysts by ensuring data availability and platform stability
Assist with basic troubleshooting of SIEM-related issues and collaborate with senior team members for resolution
Help investigate ingestion, performance, or connectivity issues
Escalate complex problems to senior administrators or third-party support teams when required
Document onboarding steps, operational tasks, and troubleshooting activities
Assist with evidence collection for audits and compliance activities
Follow established change management processes and assist with ticket creation
Participate in training, shadowing, and hands-on learning across SIEM and SOC tooling
Gradually take on increased responsibility as skills and experience develop