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Job Title: Infosec L2 Security Analyst (Security Operations Center - Advanced)Location: From Kochi Office (Onsite)

Job Summary

The L2 Security Analyst is responsible for performing advanced incident analysis, investigating security escalations from L1 analysts, conducting vulnerability assessments, and actively supporting threat hunting and malware analysis. This role acts as a critical link within the SOC by coordinating incident response efforts, ensuring compliance with security frameworks, and enhancing the organization's cybersecurity posture through diligent monitoring and remediation activities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor, analyze, and respond to alerts generated by firewalls, proxy servers, and intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS).
  • Perform rule tuning and assist in configuration adjustments of firewall, proxy, and IDS
devices.
  • Handle escalations from L1 analysts and conduct in-depth investigations of security incidents and alerts.
  • Perform comprehensive log analysis, root cause analysis, threat hunting and forensic
examinations.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders across IT, security, and business units to implement incident
response and remediation.
  • Execute vulnerability assessments using tools like Nessus and Qualys; manage patching
activities in coordination with relevant teams.
  • Participate in continuous threat hunting exercises and malware analysis to identify emerging threats.
  • Ensure adherence to security policies, standards, and regulatory frameworks such as ISO
27001, PCI DSS, and GDPR.
  • Maintain and update incident response playbooks; contribute to SOC process improvements.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to L1 analysts.
  • Prepare detailed incident reports and documentation for stakeholders.

Required Experience And Qualifications

  • 2 to 5 years of experience in cybersecurity operations, SOC, or IT infrastructure security.
  • Proven expertise with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar), endpoint protection, and
threat detection solutions.
  • Hands-on experience with vulnerability management tools such as Nessus, Qualys, or
equivalent.
  • Familiarity with regulatory standards and compliance requirements (ISO 27001, PCI DSS,
GDPR preferred).
  • Relevant security certifications such as CEH, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent are highly
desirable.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
  • Effective communication skills with ability to liaise across technical and non-technical teams.

Preferred Skills

  • Knowledge of malware analysis and computer forensic techniques.
  • Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash) for automation and security tool
enhancement.
  • Understanding of network security protocols and firewall management.
  • Ability to work collaboratively under pressure in a fast-paced, 24/7 operational
environment.
Skills: security,iso,firewall,vulnerability

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