Security Operation Centre L2

Toronto, ON, CA, Canada

Job Description

Job Summary



The SOC L2 Analyst is responsible for

deeper analysis and incident response

. They investigate alerts escalated by L1 analysts, perform

root cause analysis

, and coordinate

containment and remediation

efforts. L2 Analysts act as

incident handlers

and guide L1s on analysis procedures.

Key Responsibilities



Investigate and validate

escalated incidents

from SOC L1. Perform

detailed log analysis

across multiple systems (firewalls, endpoints, servers). Identify

attack patterns, indicators of compromise (IOCs)

, and determine the

scope and impact

of attacks. Coordinate with

IT and security teams

to contain and eradicate threats. Develop and maintain

incident response playbooks

. Perform

threat hunting

using EDR/XDR and SIEM tools. Conduct

malware analysis

and support forensics where needed. Mentor and train

SOC L1 Analysts

on triage and alert handling. Contribute to improving

detection rules and automation

. Document incidents thoroughly and prepare

post-incident reports

.

Skills & Knowledge



Strong understanding of

network security, firewalls, intrusion detection systems

. Experience with

SIEM, EDR/XDR, and threat intelligence tools

. Knowledge of

incident response lifecycle

and

MITRE ATT&CK framework

. Ability to

analyze logs

from multiple sources and correlate events. Scripting or automation skills (Python, PowerShell) are an advantage.

Education & Certifications



Bachelor's in

Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or Information Security

. 3 to 5 years of SOC or cybersecurity experience. Preferred certifications:

CompTIA CySA+

EC-Council Certified SOC Analyst (CSA)

Microsoft SC-200

GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)


Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.75-$33.56 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

Toronto, ON (Toronto District): reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

What is your monthly current salary? What is your monthly expected salary? What is your notice period?
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Work Location: In person

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3047631
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Toronto, ON, CA, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned