SOC Analyst L2

our company is a leading professional services group of companies,operatingwithin the information security, data privacy,GRC, defence and space security, FinTech and RegTech. we are seeking to hire bright, ambitious SOC Analyst L2 in Cairo, Egypt. By joining the dynamic team, the successful candidate will have unique career development opportunities in a fast-growing sector, working alongside highly experienced specialistsand consultants and dealing with a reputable global client base.Essential Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field.At least2-5years of professional experience incybersecurity or IT security.Strongknowledge of SIEM/SOC platforms like FortiSIEM, Splunk,QRadar,USM Anywhere(AlienVault), or similar.Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.Proficiency in English is a must.The candidate should be able to demonstrate:Familiarity with network security, firewalls, and endpoint protection.Understanding of common cyber threats and attack techniques.Communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to collaborate effectively with team members.Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, or Bash)are a plus.Certifications such as GCIA, GCIH, Splunk Certified Admin, or CySA+ area plus.Duties:Use forensic, incident response, and process expertise to respond to and investigate system, service,or network attacks and breaches alone and as part of a team.Work withotherSecurity Engineers to plan and build proactive defenses, automation, and event detection into the SIEM/SOC platform(s).Monitor security event logs in the SIEM/SOCplatform for suspicious activity.Understand the overall processes and procedures of the SIEM/SOC and their relevance to the managed client.Escalate complex security threats to senior analysts(L3).Support forensic analysis and threat investigation.Collaborate with IT and security teams to mitigate and contain threats.Conduct threat hunting activities and identify vulnerabilities.Help maintain security dashboards and reporting.Participate in security awareness training and documentation.Working in a 24x7 service environment, with 8 hours rotating shifts, (3 shift cycles per day), along with a team of 6 analysts.