SOC Analyst II

Our client in IT/Tech sector is seeking a seeking a SOC Analyst II to join the security operations team. This is a hands-on, second-line role at the center of the client's detection and response program.

The ideal candidate will spend each day investigating security alerts that have escalated beyond the initial triage layer, distinguishing genuine threats from false positives, and driving confirmed incidents through containment, remediation, and resolution. The ideal candidate will operate in a fast-paced, telemetry-rich environment spanning cloud and on-premises infrastructure, thousands of endpoints, and a modern security stack that includes SIEM, EDR, and email security platforms.

Beyond day-to-day monitoring, the ideal candidate will take ownership of improving the effectiveness of the security operations function. The ideal candidate will contribute to maturing detection content, reducing alert fatigue by tuning false positives, and enhancing incident response runbooks and playbooks to ensure consistent handling across shifts. Working closely with senior SOC analysts, threat hunters, and detection engineers, the ideal candidate will have the opportunity to strengthen technical expertise and progress toward a Tier 3 SOC Analyst or specialized Security Engineering career path. This is a fully remote opportunity available on either a full-time or contract basis.