The SOC L3 Analyst is a senior member of the Security Operations Center responsible for advanced threat analysis, incident response, and overall security operations. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to make critical decisions in high-pressure situations. The ideal candidate will lead complex investigations, develop detection capabilities, and provide mentorship to junior analysts.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead advanced security incident investigations and perform detailed root cause analysis.
- Develop, enhance, and fine-tune detection rules and security use cases for SIEM and other security tools.
- Collaborate with threat intelligence teams to correlate data and identify emerging threats.
- Conduct proactive threat hunting to identify suspicious activities, vulnerabilities, and potential attack vectors.
- Design, implement, and improve incident response processes, workflows, and playbooks.
- Act as an escalation point for L1 and L2 analysts, providing guidance on complex security issues.
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation of incidents, findings, remediation steps, and lessons learned.
- Collaborate with engineering, IT, and infrastructure teams to strengthen the organizations security posture.
- Provide mentorship, guidance, and training to junior SOC team members and help enhance team capabilities.
Required Skills & Technologies
- Extensive experience with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or ELK.
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, including MITRE ATT&CK and the cyber kill chain.
- Advanced understanding of networking protocols, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and related security controls.
- Proven expertise in incident response, digital forensics, and malware analysis.
- Hands-on experience with EDR solutions and threat intelligence platforms.
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automation and analysis.
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills
- Experience with SOAR platforms and automation workflows.
- Knowledge of reverse engineering techniques and advanced malware analysis.
- Hands-on experience with DLP solutions and enterprise endpoint protection platforms.
- Familiarity with case management tools and digital forensic tools.
- Experience with vulnerability management and advanced threat intelligence solutions.
- Relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., GIAC, GCIA, GCIH, GCFA, OSCP, CISSP, CEH).
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Job Title: SOC L3 Analyst
Position Overview
The SOC L3 Analyst serves as a senior-level expert within the Security Operations Center, responsible for executing advanced threat analysis, complex incident response activities, and enhancing overall security operations. This role requires exceptional technical depth, strong analytical aptitude, and the ability to swiftly assess and respond to high-severity security events. The SOC L3 Analyst will lead high-impact investigations, develop advanced detection capabilities, and provide strategic mentorship to junior team members to elevate SOC maturity.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and execute in-depth investigations of sophisticated security incidents, including comprehensive root cause analysis and remediation planning.
- Develop, refine, and maintain advanced detection rules, correlation logic, and security use cases across SIEM and associated security monitoring platforms.
- Collaborate with threat intelligence teams to analyze adversary behaviors, correlate intelligence data, and identify emerging threat trends.
- Conduct proactive threat hunting activities to uncover anomalous behavior, latent threats, and security gaps across the environment.
- Design, enhance, and operationalize incident response processes, playbooks, and escalation procedures to strengthen SOC effectiveness.
- Act as the primary escalation point for L1 and L2 analysts, providing technical leadership, expert troubleshooting, and guidance on complex security events.
- Ensure high-quality documentation of incidents, investigative findings, impact assessments, and remediation actions.
- Partner with IT, engineering, and infrastructure teams to improve system hardening, streamline security controls, and mitigate identified risks.
- Mentor and train junior analysts to build technical capability, drive operational excellence, and support professional development across the SOC.
Required Skills, Experience & Technologies
- Extensive hands-on experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, ELK).
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity methodologies and frameworks, including MITRE ATT&CK and the Cyber Kill Chain.
- Advanced understanding of networking fundamentals, security architecture, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and related technologies.
- Demonstrated expertise in incident response, digital forensics, memory analysis, and malware analysis.
- Practical experience with Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions and threat intelligence platforms.
- Proficiency in scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automation, data parsing, and investigative support.
- Superior analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving capabilities with a strong attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to diverse audiences.
Preferred Qualifications & Nice-to-Have Skills
- Experience with SOAR platforms and automated response workflows.
- Exposure to reverse engineering processes and advanced malware analysis techniques.
- Hands-on experience with Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and enterprise endpoint protection technologies.
- Familiarity with case management systems and digital forensic toolsets.
- Experience in vulnerability management and advanced threat intelligence tools.
- Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, OSCP, GCIA, GCIH, GCFA, CEH, or equivalent).
