L2 SOC Analyst

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Our client is looking  for an experienced  L2 SOC Analyst  to join their security team and play a key role in protecting the company’s systems, data, and people. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys  threat hunting, incident investigation, security automation, and continuous improvement .   You’ll work with a range of security technologies, help strengthen the companies security controls, and support the development of a proactive and effective SOC capability. What You’ll Do Perform proactive  threat hunting, monitoring, investigation, and incident response . Investigate security alerts and incidents, conduct root cause analysis, and drive remediation. Develop and maintain  incident response playbooks and SOC procedures . Automate repetitive SOC tasks, alerts, and reporting using scripting and security tooling. Monitor and improve our security technologies, including  SIEM, EDR, endpoint, cloud, and DLP solutions . Identify vulnerabilities and security risks and recommend effective mitigation strategies. Support security audits, reporting, risk assessments, and compliance requirements. Research emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques. Evaluate and test new security products and technologies. Help improve SOC processes, controls, and overall security maturity. Mentor and support junior analysts. Participate in an  out-of-hours on-call rota  when required. What You’ll Bring 3+ years’ experience in a SOC environment  and 5+ years in cybersecurity. Strong experience with  SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management, threat hunting, and incident response . Good knowledge of the  Microsoft Security stack , including Defender, Intune, Azure, and Entra ID. Experience with  Microsoft Sentinel \/ Azure Sentinel  is highly desirable. Scripting experience with  PowerShell, Python, and\/or Regex . Understanding of security frameworks such as  ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, or PCI DSS . Experience with endpoint protection, cloud security, DLP, CASB, and managed security services. Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to present security findings to senior and C-level stakeholders. A proactive mindset and genuine passion for  cybersecurity and continuous learning . Certifications Relevant certifications are highly desirable, including: Microsoft  SC-200, SC-300, SC-400, AZ-500 or AZ-900 CompTIA  Security+ or Network+ BTL1 Mimecast or other relevant security\/vendor certifications. Why Join Our client? This is an opportunity to take a key role with this international client, working with modern cybersecurity technologies, hunt real-world threats, and make a tangible impact on the company’s security posture. If you’re a curious, proactive security professional who enjoys solving problems and staying one step ahead of attackers,  we’d love to hear from you.