Job DescriptionSOC Analyst – Level 2Location: CorkType: Full-TimeWorking ModelSalary: €45,000 – €60,000A large-scale security operations environment is expanding its SOC capability and is adding a Level 2 Analyst to strengthen detection, investigation, and response operations. The role sits between frontline monitoring and advanced operations, supporting escalation handling, threat hunting, and platform tuning across a high-volume environment.This is a technically active SOC with real exposure to live incidents, complex environments, and continuous operational pressure. The RoleYou'll operate as a Tier 2 escalation point within the SOC, handling advanced triage, investigations, and response activity across SIEM, EDR, SOAR, and vulnerability platforms. You'll support junior analysts, validate detections, refine alert quality, and contribute directly to improving detection logic and operational maturity.The role blends investigation, threat hunting, engineering support, and customer-facing incident handling. Key ResponsibilitiesHandle escalations from Tier 1 analystsPerform advanced triage and incident investigationConduct threat hunting across SIEM and EDR platformsValidate alerts, detections, and correlation logicSupport tuning of rules, use-cases, and detection logicLead incident analysis and case developmentSupport vulnerability assessment and remediation workflowsDevelop case studies and threat reportsGuide and support junior analystsCollaborate with detection engineering and platform teamsSupport SOC process, tooling, and workflow improvements Skills & Experience2–4 years in SOC, security operations, or incident response rolesHands-on experience with SIEM platforms (QRadar, Sentinel, Splunk or similar)Experience working with EDR, SOAR, IDS/IPS, and security monitoring toolsStrong understanding of TCP/IP, networking, and system fundamentalsExperience investigating alerts across network, endpoint, and cloud telemetryFamiliarity with vulnerability management processesLinux/Unix fundamentalsStrong incident documentation and reporting skillsAbility to operate calmly in high-pressure operational environments