SOC Analyst L2 - Threat Detection & Incident Response

Innovative Solutions; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovative Solutions is seeking an experienced L2 SOC Analyst to investigate complex security alerts, lead incident responses, and mentor junior analysts. You will contribute to improving detection tools and SOC processes while leveraging SIEM, SOAR, and EDR technologies.

The role requires 4+ years hands-on SOC experience, strong English communication, and relevant certifications such as Security+, GCIH, GCIA, or CISSP are a strong plus.

Qualifications

• Investigate & respond to escalated security alerts and perform root-cause analysis.
• Build and tune SIEM/SOAR use cases and detection rules.
• Threat Hunt to uncover hidden threats and IOCs.
• Mentor L1 analysts and contribute to SOC process improvements.
• Requires 4+ years hands-on SOC experience.
• Strong knowledge of SIEM platforms, SOAR tools, and EDR.
• Certifications like CompTIA Security+, GCIH, GCIA, or CISSP are a strong plus.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigate & Respond: Handle escalated alerts, perform root-cause analysis, and mitigate security incidents.
• Build & Tune: Create and improve SIEM/SOAR use cases and detection rules.
• Threat Hunt: Actively search for hidden threats and Indicators of Compromise (IOCs).
• Mentor & Improve: Guide L1 analysts and help upgrade SOC processes and security policies.

Skills

Problem-solving

English communication

Tools

SIEM

SOAR

EDR

Job description

Innovative Solutions is seeking an experienced L2 SOC Analyst to investigate complex security alerts, lead incident responses, and mentor junior analysts. You will contribute to improving detection tools and SOC processes while leveraging SIEM, SOAR, and EDR technologies.

The role requires 4+ years hands-on SOC experience, strong English communication, and relevant certifications such as Security+, GCIH, GCIA, or CISSP are a strong plus.