Job Description

Our client, a leading global financial institution, is seeking an experienced Level 2 SOC Analyst to join their security operations team. This role is ideal for a cybersecurity professional with under 5 years of experience who is passionate about incident response and cloud security monitoring within a fast-paced financial environment.




Key Responsibilities
Investigate and respond to cybersecurity incidents escalated from L1 analysts. Conduct in-depth analysis of alerts and logs from SIEM, EDR, and cloud-native security tools. Identify, assess, and contain threats across on-premise and cloud environments. Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and cloud security teams to manage incidents effectively. Contribute to playbook enhancements, incident post-mortem reviews, and continuous process improvement. Provide technical expertise on investigations involving cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field. 2-5 years of experience in a SOC or incident response function, preferably within financial services or regulated industries. Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel), EDR tools, and common forensic utilities. Strong understanding of cloud environments and related security event handling. Relevant certifications such as GCIH, GCIA, Azure Security Engineer Associate, or similar will be advantageous. Good communication skills and ability to work well under pressure during critical incidents.
If you are an analytical and driven professional keen to contribute to global-scale security operations, apply now to explore this opportunity.




EA Licence: 16S8091




EA Reg No.: R1656500