Security Operations Analysts keep an organization’s computer and network systems safe. They plan and implement security measures that monitor and protect sensitive data and systems from cyber-attacks or infiltration. They also respond to computer security breaches and viruses.
Duties and Responsibilities:
These are some of the core duties and responsibilities of a Security Operations Analyst, however, specific tasks will depend on the type of business, organization, client, or project.
- Develop information security plans, procedures, standards, policies, and best practices
- Carry out an organization’s information security strategies
- Recommend necessary enhancements as needed
- Respond to and recover from security breaches
- Install software such as firewalls and data encryption programs to protect sensitive information
- Conduct periodic scans to test for vulnerabilities
- Perform penetration testing to find issues in the system
- Continuously monitor network and systems for any security breaches and investigate any breaches that may occur
Products/Technologies an Information Security Analyst may work with:
- Fortinet
- Kaspersky
- Cisco
- Check Point
- Juniper
- Symantec
- Palo Alto

The average monthly salary of a Security Operations Analyst in Philippines ranges between Php 40,000 - Php 200,000 (median: Php 100,000).
Register to unlock salary breakdownThese are some of the skills & qualifications a Security Operations Analyst needs. These may vary depending on the specific requirements of the business or organization.
Technical Knowledge:
- Firewalls
- Anti-Virus and Anti-Malware software
- IDP (Intrusion Detection & Prevention)
- Content filtering
- Penetration Testing
- Risk assessment tools, technologies, and methods
- Disaster recovery and computer forensic tools
Other Key Qualities/Abilities/Knowledge:
- Good Communication - can communicate issues with other team members
- Complex Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Sensitivity
Sample Certifications:
These are examples of certifications that some companies may look for/require
- CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
- CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
- CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
- HCISPP (Health Care Information Security and Privacy Practitioner)