Tier 2 SOC Analyst - Lagos, Lagos State - BETA Computers Limited

Description

We are seeking an experienced
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), and will serve as a critical escalation point for Tier 1 analysts. This role includes
participation in an on-call support rotation
to respond to high-priority incidents outside of regular business hours.

Key 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 coverage
RP Systems Consulting involving sales and implementation of Microsoft Dynamics and O365 solution to clients across various industry segments.

Qualifications & 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.

Skills Sets Required/Preferred

• 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.