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SOC L2 Engineer

Location - Bangalore/Chandigarh

Experience - 4+ years

Hands-on expertise with either IBM QRadar and/or Microsoft Sentinel SIEM platforms


As this is an immediate need, candidates who can join within 30 days may apply.


About the Role:

Key Responsibilities:

  • SIEM Administration & Optimization:

  • Support the administration, maintenance, and health monitoring of the SIEM platform (QRadar or Microsoft Sentinel).
  • Log source integration and parsing.
  • Assist with log source onboarding, parser development, and data normalization within the SIEM.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of SOC processes, playbooks, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Security Monitoring & Incident Response:

  • Conduct thorough investigations to determine the scope, root cause, and impact of security incidents (e.g., malware infections, phishing attempts, unauthorized access, denial-of-service attacks).
  • Execute incident response procedures, including containment, eradication, and recovery, in accordance with established playbooks and industry best practices (e.g., NIST, MITRE ATT&CK).
  • Document all incident details, analysis findings, and remediation steps accurately and comprehensively in the incident management system.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT operations, network, application development) to facilitate incident resolution and implement corrective actions.
  • Participate in on-call rotation as required to ensure 24/7 security coverage.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
  • 4-6 years of hands-on experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment.

  • Strong expertise with either IBM QRadar and Microsoft Sentinel, including:

  • In-depth knowledge of SIEM components and how it works.
  • Good troubleshooting skills.
  • In-depth knowledge of log source integration troubleshooting.
  • Experience in developing and optimizing correlation rules, use cases, and dashboards.
  • Familiarity with log source integration and data ingestion.
  • (For QRadar):

    Experience with QRadar AQL (Ariel Query Language) and building blocks.
  • (For Sentinel):

    Proficiency with KQL (Kusto Query Language) and Azure security services (Azure AD, Azure Security Center, Azure Log Analytics).
  • Strong knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, SMTP, etc.) and network security concepts (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs).
  • Proficiency in analyzing logs from various sources (Windows Event Logs, Linux logs, firewall logs, web server logs, cloud logs).
  • Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation and data analysis is a plus.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Certifications (one or more highly desirable):

  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (for Sentinel focus)
  • IBM Certified Analyst - Security QRadar SIEM

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