SOC L2 Analyst — Hybrid Security & Incident Response

Optomi; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Optomi in partnership with a leading automotive financial services provider is seeking a SOC L2 Analyst. The Analyst works closely with other members to develop and implement a comprehensive approach to the management of security risks.

This role also is responsible for working with other Security Operations Center team members in responding to security events according to established policies and best practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years information security experience.
• Bachelor's degree in information systems or equivalent experience.
• Azure/AWS security or GIAC certifications preferred.
• Practical understanding of network protocols and operating systems.
• Broad understanding of security mitigation solutions at all layers.
• Ability to analyze large data sets to identify trends/anomalies.
• Good understanding of application logic flow.
• Awareness of current threat landscape.
• Self-driven with strong passion for cybersecurity.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Responsibilities

• First level response for real time security alerts and events.
• Assist the Incident Response team in handling security events/incidents.
• Perform complex security investigations and root cause analysis.
• Data mining through use of SIEM or other data analytics solutions.
• Perform phishing investigations and response.
• Report generation around security events and metrics.
• Ensure all security events are documented/tracked to meet audit and legal requirements.
• Develop documentation in support of response processes and procedures.
• Determine level of event severity and escalate as necessary.

Skills

Security monitoring

Incident response

Data analysis

Threat detection

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in information systems

Tools

SIEM

Data analytics platforms

Job description

Optomi in partnership with a leading automotive financial services provider is seeking a SOC L2 Analyst. The Analyst works closely with other members to develop and implement a comprehensive approach to the management of security risks.

This role also is responsible for working with other Security Operations Center team members in responding to security events according to established policies and best practices.