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# SOC Analyst II (L2)

- **Company:** Staffxpert Llc
- **Location:** Bellaire, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Private Networks, Cyber Security, Domain Name System (DNS), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Security Information and Event Management, TCP/IP, Software Vulnerability Management, Computer Network Technologies, Firewalls (Computer Science), Cybercrime
- **Published:** August 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/df6f57b9-7287-473c-b030-af607308911d

## About the Role

* 3+ years of experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or cybersecurity analyst role.
 * Experience functioning as a Level 2 SOC Analyst with incident investigation and response responsibilities.
 * Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms; Rapid7 experience is highly desirable.
 * Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, security monitoring, and incident response.
 * Solid networking knowledge, including TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, VPNs, and public vs. private networks.
 * Experience analyzing security logs, alerts, and events from multiple security tools.
 * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
 * Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience with threat hunting and threat intelligence methodologies.
 * Familiarity with Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions.
 * Knowledge of vulnerability management practices and security best practices.
 * Industry certifications such as Security+, CySA+, GCIH, GCIA, or CISSP are a plus.

## Description

STAFFXPERT LLC is seeking a SOC Analyst II (L2) on behalf of our client in Bellaire, Texas. This role is ideal for a cybersecurity professional with hands-on Security Operations Center (SOC) experience who is passionate about threat detection, incident response, and security monitoring. The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying, investigating, and responding to security events while helping strengthen the organization''s overall cybersecurity posture., * Monitor and analyze security alerts, events, and logs using SIEM and security monitoring tools.

 * Investigate, triage, and respond to cybersecurity incidents and potential threats.
 * Perform incident analysis and escalation in accordance with established security procedures.
 * Identify indicators of compromise (IOCs) and support threat detection initiatives.
 * Conduct security event investigations across networks, systems, and applications.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to remediate vulnerabilities and security issues.
 * Document incident findings, response actions, and recommendations for improvement.
 * Support continuous enhancement of SOC processes, detection rules, and monitoring capabilities.
 * Participate in threat hunting and proactive security monitoring activities.


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