Nexthire
Job Title: SOC Engineer – Level 2 (L2)
Type:
Full-time, Dedicated Resource Experience:
5-7 years in Security Operations or Cyber Security Shift:
Rotational (Night Shift)
Job Summary We are hiring an experienced SOC Engineer – L2 to lead advanced threat detection, incident response, and threat hunting activities. This role requires deep technical expertise in cybersecurity tools, forensic analysis, and infrastructure security.
Key Responsibilities
Investigate and analyze escalated alerts from L1 analysts.
Perform root cause and impact assessments of security incidents.
Correlate data across SIEM, EDR, and other platforms to identify threats.
Conduct proactive threat hunting using frameworks like NIST.
Customize and fine‑tune SIEM detection rules and correlation logic.
Perform forensic investigations, log analysis, and packet captures.
Enhance incident response playbooks and workflows using SOAR.
Administer and maintain Windows/Linux servers and VMware infrastructure.
Implement and manage endpoint protection, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and vulnerability scanners.
Analyze IAM/SSO events and support identity‑related investigations.
Apply networking knowledge (TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, firewalls) in incident analysis.
Technical Skills
Strong experience with SIEM, EDR, SOAR, and forensic tools.
Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and incident response.
Hands‑on experience with server and network infrastructure.
Familiarity with scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation.
Soft Skills
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
Effective verbal and written communication.
Eagerness to learn and grow in the cybersecurity domain.
Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
Certifications (Preferred)
CompTIA CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst)
Council Certified SOC Analyst (CSA)
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Microsoft SC-200 or SC-300
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Full-time, Dedicated Resource Experience:
5-7 years in Security Operations or Cyber Security Shift:
Rotational (Night Shift)
Job Summary We are hiring an experienced SOC Engineer – L2 to lead advanced threat detection, incident response, and threat hunting activities. This role requires deep technical expertise in cybersecurity tools, forensic analysis, and infrastructure security.
Key Responsibilities
Investigate and analyze escalated alerts from L1 analysts.
Perform root cause and impact assessments of security incidents.
Correlate data across SIEM, EDR, and other platforms to identify threats.
Conduct proactive threat hunting using frameworks like NIST.
Customize and fine‑tune SIEM detection rules and correlation logic.
Perform forensic investigations, log analysis, and packet captures.
Enhance incident response playbooks and workflows using SOAR.
Administer and maintain Windows/Linux servers and VMware infrastructure.
Implement and manage endpoint protection, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and vulnerability scanners.
Analyze IAM/SSO events and support identity‑related investigations.
Apply networking knowledge (TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, firewalls) in incident analysis.
Technical Skills
Strong experience with SIEM, EDR, SOAR, and forensic tools.
Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and incident response.
Hands‑on experience with server and network infrastructure.
Familiarity with scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation.
Soft Skills
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
Effective verbal and written communication.
Eagerness to learn and grow in the cybersecurity domain.
Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
Certifications (Preferred)
CompTIA CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst)
Council Certified SOC Analyst (CSA)
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Microsoft SC-200 or SC-300
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