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Job Title : Infosec L2 Security Analyst (Security Operations Center - Advanced)

Location : From Kochi Office (Onsite)

Job Summary :

The L2 Security Analyst is responsible for performing advanced incident analysis, investigating security escalations from L1 analysts, conducting vulnerability assessments, and actively supporting threat hunting and malware analysis. This role acts as a critical link within the SOC by coordinating incident response efforts, ensuring compliance with security frameworks, and enhancing the organization's cybersecurity posture through diligent monitoring and remediation activities.

Key Responsibilities :

• Monitor, analyze, and respond to alerts generated by firewalls, proxy servers, and intrusion detection / prevention systems (IDS / IPS).
• Perform rule tuning and assist in configuration adjustments of firewall, proxy, and IDS devices.
• Handle escalations from L1 analysts and conduct in-depth investigations of security incidents and alerts.
• Perform comprehensive log analysis, root cause analysis, threat hunting and forensic examinations.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across IT, security, and business units to implement incident response and remediation.
• Execute vulnerability assessments using tools like Nessus and Qualys; manage patching activities in coordination with relevant teams.
• Participate in continuous threat hunting exercises and malware analysis to identify emerging threats.
• Ensure adherence to security policies, standards, and regulatory frameworks such as ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and GDPR.
• Maintain and update incident response playbooks; contribute to SOC process improvements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to L1 analysts.
• Prepare detailed incident reports and documentation for stakeholders.

Required Experience and Qualifications :

Preferred Skills :

Understanding of network security protocols and firewall management.