Job Description

As a Level 2 SOC Analyst , you will be integrated into the cybersecurity operations center of one of our largest clients, a global financial institution. You will join the team responsible for monitoring North and South America , working alongside peers based in Montreal (Canada) and Jersey City (USA).

You will play a critical role in ensuring timely detection and response to security threats across the American perimeter.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Alert Review & Qualification: Monitor and analyze security alerts from multiple sources; assess severity, credibility, and take appropriate action.

• Initial Remediation: Perform Level 2 remediation tasks to contain threats and mitigate risks.

• Incident Escalation: Escalate significant or complex incidents to specialized response teams when needed.

Work Environment

• A 24/7 SOC setup with rotating shifts, including night, evening, and weekend rotations

• Hybrid work model: 60% on-site presence (except for night shift: up to 90% remote )

• A fast-paced, high-stakes environment where security incidents require swift coordination and precision

• Daily interactions with international teams in infrastructure and application production

• Emphasis on innovation, continuous improvement , and staying ahead of emerging threats

• Exposure to a complex and dynamic organizational structure

Qualifications

Educational Background

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Cybersecurity , Computer Science , or a related technical field is required

Core Cybersecurity Knowledge

• Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles , attack vectors , and defense mechanisms

• Familiarity with MITRE ATT &CK, threat intelligence , SIEM , and EDR technologies

• Knowledge of common threats, malware behaviors, and vulnerability exploitation techniques

Incident Response Skills

• Proven ability to analyze , contain , and remediate security incidents in real time

• Experience writing and following incident handling procedures

• Capacity to identify false positives , correlate alerts, and escalate when appropriate

‍ Professional Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in cybersecurity roles

• Prior hands-on experience in a SOC environment (Level 1 or 2)

• Comfortable working with ticketing tools , log analysis platforms , and security dashboards

Availability & Flexibility

• Willingness to work on a shift-based schedule , including night and weekend shifts

• Flexibility to adapt to a 24/7 operational model

Soft Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with global IT and production teams

• Autonomous , reliable, and able to stay calm and analytical under pressure

• Motivated , thorough , and committed to continuous improvement

Evaluation Criteria

• Technical knowledge and understanding of cybersecurity topics

• Incident response capabilities and decision-making under pressure

• Motivation, professionalism, and sense of responsibility