Job Title: SOC L2 Analyst
Reports to: SOC Manager
Department: Information Technology Services
Job Purpose The SOC L2 Analyst plays a key role in providing 24/7 security monitoring and incident response for IT and Operational Technology (OT) systems. This position focuses on investigating and responding to high-priority security incidents, particularly those targeting OT systems. Key Responsibilities
Investigate and analyze high-priority security incidents, especially those affecting OT systems.
Serve as an escalation point for SOC L1 Analysts for IT and OT incidents.
Analyze alerts from SIEM and other tools to assess potential threats to IT and OT infrastructures.
Escalate critical security incidents to senior analysts or SOC L3 Analysts, especially for OT systems.
Act as Incident Responder for non-major OT security incidents, recommending actions to contain and resolve issues.
Mentor SOC L1 Analysts, especially in handling OT-related security incidents.
Respond to service requests and tickets related to OT systems that SOC L1 cannot handle.
Manage SOC tickets and ensure incidents are resolved within SLA timeframes.
Fine-tune detection rules and provide feedback to improve OT threat detection.
Assist in creating reports and improving SOC processes related to OT environments.
Key Result Areas
Ensure all IT and OT security incidents are handled within agreed SLAs.
Manage SOC tickets and service requests efficiently, with timely resolution for OT-related issues.
Help minimize SLA breaches, particularly for OT incidents.
Ensure compliance with security standards such as ISO 27001 and OT-specific frameworks like NIST SP 800-82.
Skills and Experience
5+ years of experience investigating security incidents using SIEM solutions (e.g., Azure Sentinel, Splunk, Arc Sight).
Experience with vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Qualys, Tenable) for both IT and OT infrastructures.
Familiarity with security tools like EDR, NDR, IDS/IPS, Firewalls, Darktrace, and OT security tools for SCADA systems.
Expertise in MITRE ATT&CK and understanding attack techniques for both IT and OT environments.
Strong knowledge of network security, including OT-specific protocols like Modbus and DNP3.
Experience in investigating logs from various sources, including OT devices and security tools.
Familiarity with scripting tools like Python or Power Shell and OT automation tools.
Understanding of OT security standards like NIST SP 800-82 and ISA/IEC 62443.
Desirable Skills
Advanced knowledge of SIEM solutions, particularly for OT environments.
Certifications in penetration testing or blue/purple team operations with a focus on OT security.
Experience in training or mentoring junior SOC staff in OT incident detection.
Certifications
Certifications such as GCIH, GMON, SC-200, or SIEM product certifications (Splunk, Azure Sentinel, etc.) are highly valued.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: QAR6,000.00 - QAR12,000.00 per month