L2 - Security Analyst

Ensign is hiring ! As a Level 2 Security Analyst in a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) environment, you will serve as an advanced escalation point for Tier 1 analysts, handling complex alerts and security incidents across multiple client environments. Your primary responsibility is to investigate threats in-depth, guide incident response efforts, enhance detection capabilities, and ensure clients are protected with timely and accurate responses.

This role demands strong technical, analytical, and communication skills to succeed in a fast-paced, multi-tenant SOC. Key

Analyze and respond to escalated alerts from Tier 1 analysts across multiple clients. Conduct in-depth investigations using SIEM, EDR, NDR, firewall logs, and other security tools. Perform malware analysis, log correlation, and network traffic analysis to identify attack vectors.

Execute containment, eradication, and recovery procedures using predefined runbooks and playbooks. Escalate and coordinate with Level 3 analysts or incident response teams for high-severity incidents. Provide technical guidance, support, and mentoring to Tier 1 analysts.

Identify gaps in detection capabilities and recommend improvements in correlation rules, tuning, and alerts. Support proactive threat hunting initiatives based on IOCs, TTPs, and contextual threat intelligence. Monitor external threat intelligence feeds and correlate them with client telemetry to identify potential risks.

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