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Jr. SOC Engineer
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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Information Systems Security
Job posted on
Nov 27, 2025
Employment type
Full Time Employee
The SOC Analyst – Level 2 is responsible for advanced security monitoring, incident analysis, and response activities. This role involves handling escalated security alerts, performing in-depth investigations, and coordinating with internal teams to remediate threats. The L2 analyst acts as a technical escalation point for L1 analysts and ensures adherence to security policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze and respond to escalated security alerts from L1 analysts.
- Perform detailed investigation of incidents, including log analysis, malware analysis, and network traffic review.
- Conduct threat hunting and identify Indicators of Compromise (IOCs).
- Coordinate with IT and application teams for incident containment and remediation.
- Develop and maintain incident response playbooks and SOPs.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to L1 analysts.
- Generate detailed incident reports and recommend preventive measures.
- Collaborate with threat intelligence teams to assess emerging threats.
- Ensure compliance with organizational security policies and regulatory requirements.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in SOC operations or cybersecurity roles.
- Strong knowledge of SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel) and EDR solutions (CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, etc.).
- Experience in incident response, threat hunting, and malware analysis.
- Familiarity with network protocols, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems.
- Certifications such as CEH, Security+, CySA+, or SOC Analyst are preferred.
Preferred Skills:
- Scripting skills (Python, PowerShell) for automation.
- Knowledge of cloud security (AWS, GCP, Azure).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a 24x7 environment and handle high-pressure situations.
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