Soc analyst level 2 (threat hunting or vulnerability management)

Job Title:SOC Analyst – Level 2 (Threat Hunting OR Vulnerability Management)Role SummaryWe are seeking an experienced SOC L2 Analyst with strong capabilities in threat hunting and/or vulnerability management, andadvanced security operations. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on expertise with Qualys or Tenable, strong operational experience in Palo Alto Cortex (XDR/XSIAM), Microsoft Sentinel, and working knowledge of Nozomi Networks (OT/ICS security monitoring).Key ResponsibilitiesPerform advanced incident investigation, triage, and response across IT and OT environmentsConduct proactive threat hunting using SIEM/XDR platformsManage and remediate vulnerabilities using Qualys or TenableCorrelate alerts and telemetry within Microsoft Sentinel and Palo Alto CortexMonitor and analyze OT network traffic using Nozomi NetworksDevelop and tune detection rules, playbooks, and automation workflowsSupport incident containment, eradication, and root cause analysisProduce technical reports and executive summariesRequired Skills & Experience3–6 years of SOC experience (L2 level)Proven threat hunting experienceHands‑on vulnerability management experience (Qualys / Tenable)Strong experience with Palo Alto Cortex XDR/XSIAMOperational experience with Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM)Experience monitoring OT/ICS environments using Nozomi NetworksWorking knowledge of SolarwindsUnderstanding of Maximo ITKnowledge of MITRE ATT & CK frameworkExperience With SOAR Automation PreferredAny experience within Gov, road maintenance, traffic management a bonusPreferred CertificationsCEH, GCIA, GCED, SC-200, PCNSE, or equivalent + PA Cortex / XDR