Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.
The SOC L2 Analyst position is a valued member of the Information Protection and Risk Management team. The Analyst is part of the SOC (Security Operations Center) team and works closely with other members of the IPRM program to develop and implement a comprehensive approach to the management of security risks.
This role is responsible for working with other Security Operations Center team members in responding to security events according to established policies and best practices.
Job Responsibilities
First level response for real time security alerts and events
Assist the Incident Response team in handling security events / incidents
Perform complex security investigations and root cause analysis
Data mining through use of SIEM or other data analytics solutions
Perform phishing investigations and response
Report generation around security events and metrics
Ensure that all security events are properly documented/tracked to meet audit and legal requirements
Develop documentation in support of response processes and/or procedures
Determine level of event severity and escalate as necessary
Qualifications
Azure/AWS security, GCIA, GCIH, or other GIAC certifications preferred
Practical understanding of network protocols and operating systems
Broad understanding of security mitigation solutions at all layers
Minimum of four years information security specific experience
Bachelor's degree in information systems or equivalent experience
Ability to analyze large data sets to identify trends/anomalies indicative of malicious activity
Good understanding of application logic flow
Understanding or background in code development
Awareness of the current threat landscape
Self-driven and motivated with a strong passion for cybersecurity
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills with a strong attention to detail
Ability to interact with personnel at all levels across the organization and to comprehend business imperatives
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and capable of working under pressure
Preferred
Hands-on experience in SOAR, including writing playbooks and troubleshooting issues
Hands-on experience with AWS, including tools like Lambda, ECS, EKS, DynamoDB, S3, EventBridge, or equivalent Azure services
Familiarity with cloud-based monitoring and security tools for incident response
Ability to write, test and debug Python applications
DevOps process experience with tools like Gitlab
· Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and/or Kubernetes
Working arrangements:
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position at Charlotte NC - 3 days a week ,open to qualified applicants in the United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
401(k) plan and contributions
Long-term/Short-term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
