L2 Security Analyst

Job Title: L2

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Position Summary

Level 2 SOC Analyst

5G Security Operations Center (SOC)

advanced investigation, incident response, and threat mitigation

integrity, availability, and security of 5G RAN and Core networks

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed analysis and investigation of security incidents escalated by L1 SOC Analysts.
• Perform root cause analysis and threat containment to minimize the impact of security breaches.
• Utilize SIEM, SOAR, IDS/IPS, and forensic tools to detect, analyze, and mitigate cyber threats.
• Lead incident response efforts, ensuring timely remediation and recovery of affected systems.
• Develop and refine incident response playbooks and threat-handling procedures tailored for 5G networks.
• Provide technical mentorship and training to L1 SOC Analysts to enhance team capability.
• Collaborate with network, infrastructure, and application teams to implement preventive and corrective controls.
• Maintain and enhance 5G SOC operations lab environments for continuous testing and validation.
• Document incident findings, actions taken, and lessons learned for management and audit purposes.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies in the 4G/5G ecosystem.
• Ensure end-to-end security and resilience of 5G RAN and Core network components.
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• Experience:
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in SOC operations or cybersecurity incident response.
• Proven experience in 4G/5G Security Operations and working with ISPs or telecom environments.
• Strong exposure to Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, and similar SIEM/SOAR tools.
• Experience working across IT and OT security domains.
• Technical Skills:
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, OSI model, network security protocols, and architectures.
• In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, malware analysis, and digital forensics.
• Familiarity with 4G/5G RAN and Core network protocols and their associated security threats.
• Proficiency with incident response tools, forensic suites, and security monitoring platforms.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and respond swiftly to critical incidents.