L2 / l2.5 security operations center (soc) analyst

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented L2 / L2.5 Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to join our Security Operations team. This role sits at the critical intersection of threat detection, incident investigation, and escalation management. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, investigating, and responding to security threats while mentoring L1 analysts and collaborating with senior security teams.

Position Type : Full-time

Location : (On-site / Hybrid / Remote)

Experience Level : 8 years in cybersecurity / SOC operations.

Key Responsibilities

Tier 2 Incident Analysis & Investigation (45%)

Alert Triage & Investigation :

• Analyze and investigate alerts / incidents escalated from L1 analysts
• Determine incident severity, scope, and impact on business operations
• Conduct root cause analysis for security events and anomalies
• Perform deep-dive forensic analysis on suspicious activities
• Create detailed incident investigation reports with findings and recommendations

Threat Assessment :

Incident Containment & Response :

SIEM & Security Tool Management (25%)

SIEM Platform Operations :

Security Tool Administration :

Log Analysis & Threat Hunting :

Escalation & Ticket Management (15%)

Alert Routing & Escalation :

Ticket Management :

L1 Analyst Support & Mentoring (10%)

Knowledge Transfer :

Quality Assurance :

Technical Competencies

Required Skills (Must Have)

Security Operations :

Technical Knowledge :

Analytical Skills :

Communication & Documentation :

Desired Skills (Nice to Have)