L2 Analyst
Wateen is Pakistan’s leading information and communications technology company with a diverse portfolio of customers across industries. A pioneer in the telecommunications industry, Wateen is proud to have laid the foundation of Pakistan’s internet connectivity with the fastest-growing fiber-optic network.
Wateen is credited with transforming the landscape of communications technology in Pakistan through our efforts to revolutionize businesses with cutting-edge technology. With the country’s largest team of highly experienced certified resources, our subject matter experts ensure end-to-end support uniquely optimized for businesses and enterprises across various verticals.
Position Summary
Wateen is looking for an L2 Analyst as we are ramping up the Cyber Security Operation Center. The L2 Analyst will be responsible for working within a team to provide continuous security monitoring and incident handling, threat and vulnerability management, threat hunting, incident response, and purple teaming daily tasks.
Location
Islamabad
Key Responsibilities
- Performing deep-dive incident analysis by correlating data from various sources.
- Ensuring technical investigators are assigned and fully supported throughout the Incident.
- Management Lifecycle (identification/analysis/containment/eradication/closure/post review), and that they have performed an adequate analysis of the incident.
- Validating the Incidents reported by Level 1 SOC Analyst.
- Identifying incidents or offenses if missed by Level 1.
- Gathering incident artifacts in accordance with incident response processes.
- Providing support for new analytic methods for detecting threats by recommending/creating use cases/rule sets/reports/dashboards, and SOC playbooks.
- Submitting Incident report within 24 hours after incident detected.
- Submitting monthly Incident detection report.
- Submitting monthly report for IOCs forwarded for further action.
- Providing SOC playbooks based upon the incidents.
Required Skills
- Motivational, team building, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Critical thinking and multi-tasking.
- Ability to work under pressure with problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Education & Experience
- At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security/Computer Sciences or equivalent.
- Masters in Information Security/Computer Science will be preferred.
- Certifications like CEH, CHFI, CSA, CompTIA Security+, and platforms like QRadar, LogRhythm will be preferred.
- In-depth knowledge of cyber threats, countermeasures, IT systems, and Information Security Policies is required.
- Preferably 3-4 years of experience in information security or SOC role at MSSP or Financial Institution, or relevant field.