Cybersecurity SOC Analyst L2 (Threat Detection & Response)

Maxonic maintains a close and long-term relationship with our direct client. In support of their needs, we are looking for a Cybersecurity - SOC Analyst - L2 (Threat Detection & Response)

Job Description:

Job Title: Cybersecurity - SOC Analyst - L2 (Threat Detection & Response)

Job Type: Contract

Job Location: Mohali

Work Schedule: On-stie

Shift- US Eastern Time zone hours, Must be available for 24x7 escalation support as needed for critical security events.

We are seeking an experienced SOC Analyst (L2) to operate at the core of our threat detection and response program. This role goes beyond traditional monitoring-you will work alongside AI-assisted alerting systems to investigate, triage, and respond to security incidents across both IT and OT environments.

Responsibilities

Incident Investigation: Investigate and respond to complex security alerts escalated from the L1 team.

Deep-Dive Analysis: Perform thorough technical analysis using tools such as Splunk, CrowdStrike, and Qualys.

Event Correlation: Correlate events across multiple platforms to identify sophisticated attack patterns and lateral movement.

AI Collaboration: Work with AI-assisted alerting systems to continuously improve the signal-to-noise ratio and detection accuracy.

Process Improvement: Document security incidents meticulously and contribute to the ongoing improvement of incident response playbooks.

Detection Tuning: Collaborate closely with the SOC Lead on detection tuning, logic refinement, and automation initiatives.

Qualifications:

Industry Experience: 7+ years of professional experience in SOC operations or Incident Response.

SIEM Expertise: Hands-on expertise in Splunk or a similar enterprise SIEM platform.

EDR Proficiency: Strong experience managing and investigating threats using EDR tools, with a preference for CrowdStrike.

Vulnerability Context: Knowledge of utilizing vulnerability data (specifically Qualys) to provide context during incident investigations

Analytical Mindset: A strong analytical and investigative mindset with the ability to solve complex security puzzles.

Preferred:

OT Security: Exposure to Operational Technology (OT) security tools such as Dragos.

AI-Assisted SOC: Previous experience working within AI-assisted SOC environments or leveraging automated orchestration.

About Maxonic:

Since 2002 Maxonic has been at the forefront of connecting candidate strengths to client challenges. Our award winning, dedicated team of recruiting professionals are specialized by technology, are great listeners, and will seek to find a position that meets the long-term career needs of our candidates. We take pride in the over 10,000 candidates that we have placed, and the repeat business that we earn from our satisfied clients.

Interested in Applying?

Please apply with your most current resume. Feel free to contact Rashmi KH (/) for more details.