
L2 Cyber Security Engineer
- Bangalore, Karnataka
- Contract
- Full-time
- Monitor security alerts and events from SIEM, IDS/IPS, Firewalls, Endpoint Security, and other monitoring tools.
- Perform initial triage, validation, and categorization of security incidents.
- Escalate confirmed incidents to L2/L3 security teams as per SOPs.
- Track and document incidents, ensuring proper logging in the ticketing system.
- Conduct basic malware analysis and phishing email investigation.
- Apply playbooks for incident handling and ensure SLA compliance.
- Support vulnerability management activities with scanning, reporting, and follow-ups.
- Provide shift handover reports and contribute to daily security operations.
- Stay updated with the latest cyber threats, attack techniques, and security advisories.
- Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals (CIA triad, security layers, attack vectors).
- 1 2 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity monitoring, SOC, or IT security operations.
- Knowledge of SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar, ArcSight, Azure Sentinel, etc.).
- Familiarity with Firewalls, IDS/IPS, Antivirus, and Endpoint Detection tools.
- Understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, VPN, and other network protocols.
- Ability to analyze logs and recognize anomalous behavior.
- Good communication skills for reporting and coordination.
- Willingness to work in rotational shifts (24x7 SOC environment).
- Security certifications preferred (CompTIA Security+, CEH, CCNA Security, Splunk Fundamentals)