SOC Analyst

Sr. SOC Analyst (Level 2)

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sr. SOC Analyst (Level 2) to join our growing Cyber Defense team in the US. In this critical role, you will be responsible for handling escalated incidents from Level 1 Analyst and conducting alert triage, investigation, and incident handling. You will act as a mentor to Level 1 analysts and play a critical role in improving the security posture. You will also play a vital role in overseeing and managing the customer expectations, ensuring their success in delivering exceptional service.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement threat-hunting techniques and methodologies.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Level 1 SOC Analysts.
• Develop and deliver training sessions on advanced security topics.
• Identify and recommend improvements to security controls and processes.
• Work with the SOC Manager to implement new process improvements to enhance the cyber defense program.
• Enable a culture of continuous learning within the team, promoting knowledge sharing and professional development.
• Support on-call outside normal business hours in case of critical incident escalations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in a SOC environment.
• Strong understanding of security best practices, frameworks (MITRE Telecommunication&CK), and incident response methodologies.
• Experience in investigating incidents that are triggered from EDR tools like CrowdStrike, Defender and other behavior analytics platforms beyond traditional SIEM.
• Advanced knowledge of cybersecurity principles, networking, and operating systems.
• Experience with security tools such as IBM QRadar SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response), and firewalls.