SOC L2

Role & responsibilities

Level 2 SOC Analyst

Role Overview:

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor security alerts and notifications generated by security tools and escalated by L1 team
• Conduct in-depth analysis of security events and incidents to determine their impact and severity, and escalate as necessary according to established procedures
• Investigate and triage security incidents, including analyzing log data, network traffic, and other relevant information to identify indicators of compromise (IOCs) and determine the root cause
• Develop and maintain incident response playbooks, procedures, and documentation to ensure consistency and efficiency in incident handling processes
• Collaborate with threat intelligence analysts to stay informed about emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques, and incorporate this knowledge into security monitoring and response activities
• Configure and manage security tools and technologies to enhance threat detection and response capabilities.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Education:

  Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Experience:

  2-4 years of experience in SOC operations and incident response. Experience in CrowdStrike SIEM and EDR preferred. Google SecOps , Crowdstrike NGSIEM

• Analytical Skills:

  Strong ability to analyze complex security data and identify patterns or anomalies.

• Documentation:

  Maintain detailed records of incidents, including analysis, response actions, and lessons learned. Develop SOC Runbooks.

• Communication Skills:

  Excellent verbal and written communication skills for documenting incidents and collaborating with team members.

• Problem-Solving:

  Ability to think critically and solve complex security issues.

• Certifications (Preferred):

  Certifications such as CompTIA Security or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) or similar.

Work Environment:

• Typically works in a security operations center.
• May require shift work to provide 24/7 monitoring.