Soc L2 Analyst

Job Title: SOC L2 Analyst
Location: Kochi, Kerala
Department: Information Security / Cybersecurity Operations
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and proactive SOC Level 2 Analyst to join our Cybersecurity Operations team in Kochi. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Threat Intelligence and Log Analysis, with the ability to detect, investigate, and respond to advanced security threats. You will work closely with L1 SOC Analysts, Incident Response, and Threat Hunting teams to ensure rapid detection and mitigation of security incidents.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security events from SIEM platforms, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and other security tools.
• Perform detailed log analysis to identify indicators of compromise (IoCs) and suspicious activity.
• Utilize threat intelligence feeds to correlate, enrich, and prioritize alerts.
• Investigate escalated incidents from L1 SOC analysts, determine root cause, and recommend remediation.
• Conduct proactive threat hunting based on emerging threats and attacker tactics.
• Support incident response activities, including containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Maintain accurate documentation of incidents, investigations, and findings.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of SOC processes and detection use cases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional security teams to strengthen the organization’s cyber defense posture.

Key Skills & Requirements

• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in Threat Intelligence analysis and application in SOC workflows.
• Expertise in Log Analysis and interpretation from multiple security devices and platforms.
• Experience with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, ArcSight, Sentinel).
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework and common attacker techniques.
• Understanding of TCP/IP, network protocols, and cybersecurity fundamentals.
• Experience & Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2–4 years of experience in a SOC environment, preferably as an L2 Analyst.
• Industry certifications such as CEH, GCIA, GCIH, Security+, CySA+ or equivalent are a plus.
• Soft Skills:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, 24/7 SOC environment.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to ₹700,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Performance bonus

Application Question(s):

• What is your current CTC in INR?
• What is your current notice period?
• What is your current company name and location?
• How many years of experience as Soc Analyst L2?

Experience:

• minimum: 4 years (Required)

Work Location: In person