The role conducts continuous monitoring by reviewing SIEM alerts, logs, endpoint notifications, and user reports, utilizing tools such as Trellix ESS, Splunk ES, Splunk SOAR, MAR/HX, NSM, Varonis, IDS, Stealthwatch, Cylance, and ForeScout to correlate data and determine incident scope and impact. The role also involves analyzing malware infections and responding to indicators of ransomware, trojans, spyware, and unauthorized software, coordinating host containment and remediation actions such as antivirus or EDR scanning, reimaging, and evidence preservation when necessary.