SOC L2 analyst

Atos Services (M) Sdn Bhd; Cyberjaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Atos Services (M) Sdn Bhd is seeking a skilled SOC L2 Analyst to join its cybersecurity operations in Malaysia. You will perform detailed investigations, triage alerts, and guide escalation within SLAs, leveraging SIEM, EDR/XDR, identity, network, email, and cloud data to protect critical assets.

The role emphasizes proficiency with Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR/EDR, strong log analysis using KQL, and collaboration with L1 analysts to improve detection, incident response, and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of SOC or cybersecurity experience.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender XDR/EDR, or equivalent platforms.
• Good knowledge of Kusto Query Language and security log analysis.
• Strong understanding of incident investigation, phishing, malware, identity, endpoint, and network security.
• Knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework and threat intelligence practices.
• Strong analytical, communication, and escalation-management skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Defender for Identity, and Microsoft Purview.
• Knowledge of SOAR, security automation, and Azure Logic Apps.
• Experience with Splunk, IBM QRadar, ArcSight, Trellix, or Palo Alto security tools.
• SC-200, GCIH, CompTIA Security+, or CEH certifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform L2 investigation and triage of security alerts and incidents.
• Analyze alerts from SIEM, EDR/XDR, identity, network, email, and cloud sources.
• Correlate logs and establish an accurate incident timeline.
• Validate indicators of compromise and assess threat severity, scope, and impact.
• Escalate confirmed or high-severity incidents within defined service-level agreements.
• Support threat hunting and detection or use-case tuning.
• Perform root cause analysis for significant incidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate investigation notes and incident documentation.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to L1 analysts.

Skills

SOC experience

L2 analyst

Microsoft Sentinel

Defender XDR

KQL

Threat intel

Incident investigation

Tools

Splunk

QRadar

ArcSight

Trellix

Palo Alto

Azure Logic Apps

Job description

The SOC L2 Analyst is responsible for detailed security alert investigation, incident triage, threat analysis, escalation, and supporting effective Security Operations Center monitoring and response.

Key responsibilities

Perform L2 investigation and triage of security alerts and incidents.

Analyze alerts from SIEM, EDR/XDR, identity, network, email, and cloud sources.

Correlate logs and establish an accurate incident timeline.

Validate indicators of compromise and assess threat severity, scope, and impact.

Escalate confirmed or high-severity incidents within defined service-level agreements.

Support threat hunting and detection or use-case tuning.

Perform root cause analysis for significant incidents and recommend corrective actions.

Maintain accurate investigation notes and incident documentation.

Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to L1 analysts.

About you

3–5 years of SOC or cybersecurity experience.

Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender XDR/EDR, or equivalent platforms.

Good knowledge of Kusto Query Language and security log analysis.

Strong understanding of incident investigation, phishing, malware, identity, endpoint, and network security.

Knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework and threat intelligence practices.

Strong analytical, communication, and escalation-management skills.

Experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Defender for Identity, and Microsoft Purview.

Knowledge of SOAR, security automation, and Azure Logic Apps.

Experience with Splunk, IBM QRadar, ArcSight, Trellix, or Palo Alto security tools.

SC-200, GCIH, CompTIA Security+, or CEH certifications.

Information Technology Services 101-1,000 employees

Atos is a global leader in digital transformation with 109,000 employees and annual revenue of around Euro 11 billion. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud and high performance computing, the Group provides tailored end-to-end solutions for all industries in 71 countries. A pioneer in decarbonization services and products, Atos is committed to a secure and decarbonized digital for its clients. Atos is a SE (Societas Europaea), listed on Euronext Paris and included in the CAC 40 ESG and Next 20 Paris Stock indexes.

The purpose of Atos is to help design the future of the information space. Its expertise and services support the development of knowledge, education and research in a multicultural approach and contribute to the development of scientific and technological excellences. Across the world, the Group enables its customers and employees, and members of societies at large to live, work and develop sustainably, in a safe and secure information space.

For more information, visit: https://atos.net/en/malaysia

Atos is a global leader in digital transformation with 109,000 employees and annual revenue of around Euro 11 billion. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud and high performance computing, the Group provides tailored end-to-end solutions for all industries in 71 countries. A pioneer in decarbonization services and products, Atos is committed to a secure and decarbonized digital for its clients. Atos is a SE (Societas Europaea), listed on Euronext Paris and included in the CAC 40 ESG and Next 20 Paris Stock indexes.

The purpose of Atos is to help design the future of the information space. Its expertise and services support the development of knowledge, education and research in a multicultural approach and contribute to the development of scientific and technological excellences. Across the world, the Group enables its customers and employees, and members of societies at large to live, work and develop sustainably, in a safe and secure information space.

For more information, visit: https://atos.net/en/malaysia