L2 Soc analyst at Alter Solutions Jersey , NJ

L2 Soc analyst job at Alter Solutions. Jersey City, NJ.

• Remote work available for a majority of our projects
• A Flex Office work environment available to everyone at all times to promote communication and collaboration
• Expert communities to share and disseminate skills within the group
• Close project management and HR support
• Annual training and certification opportunities
• Recognition of our consultants' expertise development
• Strong openness to short-term or long-term international mobility

As a Level 2 SOC Analyst
, you will be integrated into the cybersecurity operations center of one of our largest clients, a global financial institution. You will join the team responsible for monitoring North and South America
, working alongside peers based in Montreal (Canada) and Jersey City (USA).

You will play a critical role in ensuring timely detection and response to security threats across the American perimeter.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Alert Review &
  
  Qualification:
  
  Monitor and analyze security alerts from multiple sources; assess severity, credibility, and take appropriate action.

• Initial Remediation: Perform Level 2 remediation tasks to contain threats and mitigate risks.

• Incident Escalation: Escalate significant or complex incidents to specialized response teams when needed.

Work Environment

• A 24/7 SOC setup with rotating shifts, including night, evening, and weekend rotations

• Hybrid work model:
  60% on-site presence (except for night shift:
  up to 90% remote
  )

• A fast-paced, high-stakes environment where security incidents require swift coordination and precision

• Daily interactions with international teams in infrastructure and application production

• Emphasis on innovation, continuous improvement
  , and staying ahead of emerging threats

• Exposure to a complex and dynamic organizational structure

Educational Background

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Cybersecurity
  , Computer Science
  , or a related technical field is required

Core Cybersecurity Knowledge

• Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles
  , attack vectors
  , and defense mechanisms

• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK
  , threat intelligence
  , SIEM
  , and EDR technologies

• Knowledge of common threats, malware behaviors, and vulnerability exploitation techniques

Incident Response Skills

• Proven ability to analyze
  , contain
  , and remediate security incidents in real time

• Experience writing and following incident handling procedures

• Capacity to identify false positives
  , correlate alerts, and elevate when appropriate

Professional Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in cybersecurity roles

• Prior hands‑on experience in a SOC environment (Level 1 or
  2)

• Comfortable working with ticketing tools
  , log analysis platforms
  , and security dashboards

Availability & Flexibility

• Willingness to work on a shift‑based schedule
  , including night and weekend shifts

• Flexibility to adapt to a 24/7 operational model

Soft Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with global IT and production teams

• Autonomous
  , reliable, and able to stay calm and analytical under pressure

• Motivated
  , thorough
  , and committed to continuous improvement

Evaluation Criteria

• Technical knowledge and understanding of cybersecurity topics

• Incident response capabilities and decision‑making under pressure

• Motivation, professionalism, and sense of responsibility