SOC L2 Expert

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced SOC L2 Expert to join our team at IT Unlock. The successful candidate will be responsible for advanced incident investigation, threat hunting, and maintaining the security of our organization’s information systems. This is a full-time, onsite position that requires flexibility in working hours, as it involves three rotational shifts and rotational weekend support. In return, compensatory weekdays off will be provided for weekend work.

Key Responsibilities:
– Conduct advanced incident investigations to identify the root cause and impact of security incidents.
– Perform proactive threat hunting to detect and respond to potential security threats.
– Manage and optimize the SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) system for effective monitoring and alerting.
– Analyze malware to understand its behavior and develop strategies for containment and eradication.
– Carry out forensic analysis to gather evidence and support incident response activities.
– Implement incident containment measures to prevent the spread of security incidents.
– Lead the eradication of threats and ensure the restoration of affected systems and data.
– Prepare detailed incident reports and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders.
– Coordinate incident response efforts across different teams and departments.
– Develop and maintain security metrics and reporting to measure the effectiveness of the security program.
– Contribute to security awareness programs to educate employees about cybersecurity best practices.

Requirements:
– 2+ years of proven experience as a SOC Analyst Level 2 or similar role in a security operations center.
– Strong understanding of incident response processes, threat hunting techniques, and SIEM management.
– Proficient in malware analysis and forensic tools.
– Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
– Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
– Strong communication and coordination skills.
– Willingness to work in rotational shifts, including nights and weekends in India time.
– Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.

Benefits:
– Competitive salary and benefits package.
– Opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment.
– Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
– Compensatory weekdays off for weekend work.