Security Operations Center Analyst

SOC Analyst (Level 2)

Hybrid (Charlotte, NC)

Contract-Hire (Potential to Convert-Full Time)

About the Role

We’re looking for a skilled and motivated SOC Analyst (L2) to join a fast-paced cybersecurity team. In this role, you’ll help monitor, investigate, and respond to security threats while working alongside a collaborative incident response and security operations team.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys digging into security events, solving complex problems, and staying ahead of evolving cyber threats.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Serve as a first responder to real-time security alerts and events
• Support incident response efforts by investigating and helping resolve security incidents
• Conduct in-depth security investigations and root cause analysis
• Analyze large datasets using SIEM tools or other analytics platforms to identify suspicious activity
• Investigate and respond to phishing incidents
• Create reports on security events, trends, and metrics
• Ensure all incidents are properly documented for audit and compliance purposes
• Help improve and document incident response processes and procedures
• Assess event severity and escalate issues when needed

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• ~4 years of experience in information security or SOC environments
• Solid understanding of network protocols and operating systems
• Familiarity with security tools and mitigation techniques across multiple layers
• Ability to analyze data and identify anomalies or malicious patterns
• Understanding of how applications work (logic flow)
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or equivalent experience

Nice to Have (Preferred Skills)

• Experience with cloud security (AWS and/or Azure)
• Familiarity with SIEM and SOAR tools (including playbook creation)
• Experience with cloud services like Lambda, ECS/EKS, S3, DynamoDB, or similar
• Knowledge of Python scripting or development
• Exposure to DevOps tools such as GitLab
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Relevant certifications (GIAC, GCIH, GCIA, etc.)

What Makes You a Good Fit

• You’re curious and passionate about cybersecurity
• You enjoy investigating and solving complex issues
• You’re detail-oriented and analytical
• You work well both independently and as part of a team
• You stay up to date with the latest threat landscape

Disclaimer: Brooksource, Medasource, and Calculated Hire are part of the Eight Eleven Group family of companies and operate under Eight Eleven Group, LLC. All employees receive the same benefits, policies, and terms of employment.

EEO:

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Benefits & Perks:

Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.

Pay Disclaimer:

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.