# SOC Analyst L1/L2

**Company:** [Alongside](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/qaxqPSE5ubrx7t9x4PfEHY.md)
**Location:** Porto, Portugal
**Workplace:** hybrid
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Alongside

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## Description

**Alongside** partners with organizations to **drive digital transformation** and **build high-performing tech teams**.

We are looking for a **SOC Analyst L1/L2** to join a project at a company specializing in the management of financial markets. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in **cybersecurity**, with a strong focus on **threat hunting** and defining rules for **SIEM and EDR** solutions. You will play a key role in detecting, investigating, and responding to security threats, helping to maintain and improve our organization’s security posture.

**Responsibilities**

-   Monitor security alerts and events from SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and other security tools.
-   Conduct threat hunting activities to identify potential risks proactively.
-   Develop, tune, and maintain detection rules in SIEM and EDR platforms.
-   Investigate and triage security incidents, escalating complex cases when needed.
-   Perform root cause analysis and provide actionable recommendations.
-   Collaborate with IT and cybersecurity teams to implement mitigation strategies.
-   Document incidents, findings, and improvements to SOC processes and playbooks.

## Requirements

-   Solid experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on threat hunting.

-   Proven experience defining rules for SIEM and EDR solutions.
-   Familiarity with incident response, threat intelligence, and security best practices.
-   Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
-   Good communication skills in English.

-   Ability to work in a fast-paced, **24/7** operational environment (including shift work, if required).

## Benefits

-   Employment Contract;
-   Health Insurance;
-   Meal Card;
-   Gym Ticket;
-   **Hybrid work (Porto) - 4x per week at the office.**