L2 SOC Analyst

SOC L2 Analyst Hybrid: Onsite Tues-Thurs Charlotte, NC 1 yr contract with extension or permanency Position Description The SOC L2 Analyst position is a valued member of the Information Protection and Risk Management team. The Analyst is part of the SOC (Security Operations Center) team and works closely with other members of the IPRM program to develop and implement a comprehensive approach to the management of security risks. This role is responsible for working with other Security Operations Center team members in responding to security events according to established policies and best practices. Job 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 that all security events are properly documented/tracked to meet audit and legal requirements Develop documentation in support of response processes and/or procedures Determine level of event severity and escalate as necessary Qualifications Experience with Cloud solutions (AWS, GCP, Azure) Practical understanding of network protocols and operating systems Broad understanding of security mitigation solutions at all layers Minimum of four years information security specific experience Bachelor's degree in information systems or equivalent experience Ability to analyze large data sets to identify trends/anomalies indicative of malicious activity Good understanding of application logic flow Understanding or background in code development Awareness of the current threat landscape Self-driven and motivated with a strong passion for cybersecurity Excellent verbal and written communications skills Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills with a strong attention to detail Ability to interact with personnel at all levels across the organization and to comprehend business imperatives Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and capable of working under pressure Preferred Hands-on experience in SOAR, including writing playbooks and troubleshooting issues Hands-on experience with AWS, including tools like Lambda, ECS, EKS, DynamoDB, S3, EventBridge, or equivalent Azure services Familiarity with cloud-based monitoring and security tools for incident response Ability to write, test and debug Python applications DevOps process experience with tools like Gitlab Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and/or Kubernetes Pay: From $90,000.00 per year Work Location: Hybrid remote in Charlotte, NC 28202