SOC Analyst T2
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 4, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 3, 2026.
Monitor level 1 analyst performance by investigating incoming events using SOC-available tools.
Ensure level 1 event(s) are addressed in a timely manner using available reporting and metrics.
Approve and, if necessary, further investigate level 1-escalated events.
Mentor level 1 analysts to improve detection capability within the SOC.
Addresses real security incidents. Evaluates incidents identified by tier 1 analysts.
Uses threat intelligence such as updated rules and indicators of compromise (IOCs) to pinpoint affected systems and the extent of the attack.
Analyzes running processes and configs on affected systems.
Carries out in-depth threat intelligence analysis to find the perpetrator, the type of attack, and the data or systems impacted.
Creates and implements a strategy for containment and recovery.
Conduct security research and intelligence gathering on emerging threats and exploits.
Serve as a backup analyst for any potential coverage gaps to ensure business continuity
Requirements
Proficient in Incident Management and Response.
Experience in security device management and SIEM.
Knowledge of security concepts such as cyber-attacks and techniques, threat vectors, risk management, incident management etc.
Experience in threat management.
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills;
Strong interpersonal skills to interact with clients, team members and upper management;
Strong collaborative skills;
Windows, Linux and Cisco operating systems;
NetFlow and full packet capture technology;
Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and SIEM technologies;
ArcSight ESM, Splunk, McAfee NSM, Kibana, ElasticSearch, Logstash; and
Firewalls, antivirus and other similar network security tools.
Windows, Linux and Cisco operating systems;
NetFlow and full packet capture technology;
Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and SIEM technologies;
ArcSight ESM, Splunk, McAfee NSM, Kibana, ElasticSearch, Logstash; and
Firewalls, antivirus and other similar network security tools.
Min experience (3+) years