A security operations center (soc) analyst's primary role is to monitor, analyze, and respond to cybersecurity threats and incidents. They are the first line of defense, tasked with detecting and preventing cyberattacks by proactively monitoring network traffic, system logs, and security alerts. Key responsibilities include incident response, threat analysis, vulnerability assessments, and collaborating with other teams to improve the organization's security posture.mandatory skills: soc, soar, development, palo alto xsoar or cloudflare, soc