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Join to apply for the SOC Analyst - Level II role at KiZAN Technologies Location Cincinnati, OH or Remote Employment Type Full-Time Overview A Level 2 Analyst is a subject matter expert responsible for managing threats, disseminating information, and handling, responding to and investigating all incident escalations from the Security Operations Center. Level 2 team members coordinate with the CSIRT process when necessary, manage incidents throughout the event life cycle, and ensure root‑cause and resolution for metrics, tracking, and lessons learned are documented. They also support the development and maintenance of new tools, provide technical after‑action reports, and serve as subject matter experts for critical alerts, events, and incidents. Level 2 Analysts train and mentor peers and work with SIEM/SOAR Engineers to refine use cases within Microsoft Sentinel. Job Requirements At least 2 years of hands‑on experience as a Level 2 SOC analyst leveraging Microsoft Sentinel, M365 Defender, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud. Experience with the SOC framework and ability to recommend improvements to operations. Strong teamwork and collaboration skills. Minimum Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC‑200) and Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect (SC‑100) certifications, or ability to obtain one within 180 days of hire. Within the first year, obtain at least one additional certification such as ITIL, CISSP, GSEC, CISA, SEC+, CEH, CySA+, AZ‑500, or MS‑500. Areas of Responsibility Cybersecurity Analysis, Detection and Response (40%) Manage SOC event intake, gather intelligence, and investigate incidents. Continuously monitor network traffic and systems for anomalies and intrusions. Investigate Level 1 escalated incidents and ensure timely triage. Respond to attempts to compromise security controls and participate in incident response exercises. Coordinate with SIEM Engineers to tune alerts and events. Cybersecurity Vulnerability and Threat Mitigation (40%) Perform regular vulnerability assessments and analyze information technology systems. Create risk reports, coordinate with stakeholders, and implement patches and mitigations. SOC Process Refinement and Cross Training (20%) Improve SOC processes to elevate response efficiency. Mentor Level 2/Level 1 Analysts and provide guidance on analysis techniques. Track and report metrics, and drive shift‑related processes. Additional Responsibilities Communicate effectively in writing and orally. Demonstrate teamwork, initiative, flexibility, and positive leadership. Generate and maintain documentation of SOC procedures. Travel to office locations as needed. Work extended hours and on‑call duties to ensure customer incident response. EEO/AA Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr KiZAN Technologies

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