Senior Analyst GSOC

The responsibilities of a GSOC (Global Security Operations Center) Senior Analyst include:

HOTO (Handover and Takeover of Shifts):

• Senior Analysts are responsible for ensuring smooth transitions between shifts by conducting thorough handovers and takeovers.

• They provide updates on ongoing security incidents, share relevant information with relievers, and ensure continuity of operations.

Supervise Alarms Monitored/Calls/VMS/Axis Companion:

• Senior Analysts supervise the monitoring of security alarms, incoming calls, and the operation of Video Management Systems (VMS) and Axis Companion.

• They ensure that operators follow established protocols for handling alarms and calls, and they provide guidance or assistance as needed.

Emergency Calls:

• Senior Analysts handle emergency calls, provide appropriate responses and coordinate with relevant stakeholders.

• They should prioritize calls based on urgency and severity to ensure timely and effective resolution of incidents.

Health Check of CCTV/Integrated Devices:

• Senior Analysts overlook regular health checks of CCTV cameras and other integrated security devices, conducted by analysts.

• Should identify and address technical issues or malfunctions and coordinate with IT or maintenance teams for resolution as needed.

• Should maintain a tracker of the raised service tickets and their ETAs pertaining to Integrated Security Systems.

Tracking Events Monitored:

• Oversee events monitored by the analysts in real-time, ensuring that appropriate actions are taken to address them.

• Should maintain a log of events, documenting details such as time, location, nature of the incident, and response actions taken in detail.

• Prepare and present incident/country briefs in a very succinct manner.

Maintaining Shift Ops Integrity:

• Senior Analysts are responsible for maintaining the operational integrity of their shift, ensuring that all tasks and responsibilities are carried out efficiently and effectively.

• Should monitor analysts’ performance, provide mentoring, guidance or coaching as needed, and address any operational challenges or issues that arise during the shift.

GSOC Mailbox Supervision:

• Senior Analysts oversee the GSOC mailbox, monitoring incoming emails, messages, or notifications related to security incidents, requests for assistance, or other relevant information.

• Should ensure that emails are promptly triaged, responded to, or escalated as necessary.

Generate Reports:

• Senior Analysts generate reports on security incidents, alarms, calls, and other operational activities to document performance metrics, trends, and noteworthy events.

Task Assignment:

• Work on various tasks and projects assigned by leads or management.

• Participate in various training programs as assigned by the management.

Probation Assessment:

• Conduct probation assessments for GSOC analysts.

• Evaluate performance, provide feedback, and determine if probationary goals have been met.

• Document findings and recommendations.

Training Oversight:

• Monitor the completion of assigned training modules for team members.

• Ensure compliance with training schedules and requirements.

• Provide additional support and guidance as needed.

Special Projects:

• Assist Team Leads in executing special projects.

• Provide analytical support, data gathering, and project management assistance.

Maintaining WPD’s:

Assist the Team Lead with the below:

• Update existing Working Practice Documents to reflect current practices.

• Create new WPDs to streamline and standardize procedures.

• Ensure all WPDs are clear, comprehensive, and accessible to relevant team members.

Acting Team Lead:

• Assume the role of Team Lead in their absence.

• Manage team activities, ensuring continuity of operations.

• Address any immediate team concerns or issues.

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