SOC Tier 2 Security Analyst

Job Description

Position: SOC IT Asset Discovery and Recognition Level 2 - Process Improvement and Development;

Overview:

We seek a skilled and experienced SOC Analyst Tier 2 to join our dynamic cybersecurity team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in our Security Operations Center (SOC), focusing on data gathering, incident analysis, and process development to enhance our security posture. If you have a passion for cybersecurity and are ready to take on challenging responsibilities, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Gather and analyze data from IT infrastructure, networks, applications, and APIs to improve security.
• Recognize and identify IT assets and application logic.
• Serve as an escalation point for Tier 2 analysts.
• Perform threat hunting and develop use cases as needed.
• Define and enhance playbooks for responding to cyber threats.
• Develop security analysis processes.
• Provide teaching and mentoring to both experienced and junior analysts.
• Execute additional tasks as assigned by the SOC Head of Department.

Work Location:

• Fully on-site

Working Hours:

• Day shift;
• On-call availability (some nights, weekends, and holidays);

Requirements:

• 6 years of experience in roles such as CIRT, CERT, CSIRC, or SOC.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• Experience with SIEM systems, antivirus solutions, intrusion detection systems, firewalls, and large enterprise or cloud environments.
• Proficient in incident response, network traffic analysis, and log analysis.
• Familiarity with NIST Incident Response Lifecycle, Cyber Kill Chain, or ATT&CK framework.
• Experience with XDR/EDR, deep packet and log analysis, and basic forensic/malware analysis.
• Skills in cyber threat intelligence gathering and analysis.

Skills:

• Willingness to learn, adapt, and innovate.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Great interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in incident management and response.
• Experience with security device management and SIEM.
• Knowledge of cyber-attack techniques, threat vectors, and risk management.
• Familiarity with various operating systems (Windows, Linux, Unix).
• Understanding applications and databases to address security threats.
• Proficient in preparing reports, dashboards, and documentation.