Tier 2 SOC Analyst - Lagos - BETA

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Tier 2 SOC Analyst

BETA

Engineering & Technology

Lagos Full Time

IT & Telecoms Confidential

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Job Summary

We are looking to hire a Tier 2 SOC Analyst to provide advanced monitoring, escalation handling, and incident support in a dynamic Security Operations Center (SOC) environment. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and technical skills, familiarity with , SentinelOne, and Splunk dashboards (experience is a plus) including on-call support rotation.

• Minimum Qualification : Degree
• Experience Level : Entry level
• Experience Length : 2 years

Job Description/Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Serve as an escalation point for Tier 1 analysts, handling alerts requiring deeper analysis and response.
• Investigate, analyze, and resolve security incidents using , Sentinel One, and Splunk dashboards.
• Correlate logs and data across multiple systems to identify patterns of malicious activity.
• Conduct in-depth triage of security events and provide actionable recommendations.
• Support forensic analysis, root cause determination, and remediation steps for confirmed incidents.
• Document all incidents, escalation procedures, and lessons learned in compliance with SOC processes.
• Support SOX and other compliance controls by reviewing logs, access controls, and incident documentation.
• Work closely with Tier 3, compliance, IT, and threat intelligence teams to improve SOC workflows.
• Mentor Tier 1 analysts by providing feedback, training, and guidance.
• Participate in on-call support rotation to provide after-hours escalation coverageRP Systems
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Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Certifications (preferred): CompTIA Security+, CySA+, GSEC, GCIA, CEH, or equivalent SOC/IR certifications.
• Experience: 2–4 years in a SOC environment or incident response role.
• Strong knowledge of endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools such as SentinelOne.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk preferred).
• Familiarity with for security monitoring is a plus.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, email security, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and malware analysis.
• Experience with ticketing and case management tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with threat hunting, correlation rules, and playbook development.
• Familiarity with SOAR platforms and automation workflows.
• Cloud security monitoring experience (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Understanding of compliance frameworks beyond SOX (HIPAA, PCI DSS, ISO
• Ability to create clear technical reports for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.