Job Description
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Who we are:
Accenture in the Philippines is a pioneer in Accenture's global delivery network. Over the past 30 years, we have expanded our capabilities to become a powerhouse company providing end-to-end technology and business services. As part of Accenture's global footprint in over 120 countries, covering 40-plus industries, we have been working with the biggest companies in the country and around the globe.
Innovation, a constant at Accenture, enables us to find new ways to stay ahead of our clients challenges. Our inclusive, diverse, and strong culture of equality helps us constantly drive innovation in the workplace. By combining our industry expertise and the deep skills of our people with the latest technologies and our uncompromising high-performance standards, we help organizations grow their business and succeed in the digital age.
What's in it for you
At Accenture you will work on meaningful and innovative projects, powered by the latest technologies. You'll be immersed in industry best practices such as event-driven architectures and domain-driven designs. Accenture will continually invest in your learning and growth. You'll work with Accenture's certified practitioners, and Accenture will support you in growing your own tech stack and certifications.
SOC L2 Analyst
Job Summary:
The SOC Level 2 Analyst is responsible for conducting in-depth investigations, root-cause analysis, and responding to complex security incidents escalated by Intrusion Analysts. This role includes validating and analyzing security logs, providing expert guidance and mentorship, and collaborating closely with IT, security teams, and Content Engineers to improve and fine-tune detection use-cases.
Key Responsibilities
Continuously monitor and analyze security alerts and events from SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint protection platforms, providing 9x5 support with on-call availability as needed.
Perform deep-dive investigations of escalated incidents, determining root cause, impact, and appropriate response. Own the end-to-end resolution process and escalate to Level 3 analysts when required.
For validated high or critical incidents, initiates the Major Incident Management process, engage CSIRT and/or external incident response teams, and act as the Singe Point of Contact (SPOC) during the initial response phase.
Conduct basic retroactive threat hunting using an Indicator of Compromise (IoC) driven approach to proactively identify potential threats.
Work closely with engineering teams to request case updates, whitelisting, and resolve parsing issues. Escalate complex or unresolved issues promptly.
Supervise and mentor Intrusion Analysts, conduct quality assurance (QA) reviews of incidents they handle, and guide them on best practices.
Maintain clear, concise documentation of incidents, findings, and response actions. Ensure accurate shift handovers and update playbooks, SOPs, and reaction plans regularly.
Provide recommendations for enhancing detection logic, SOC processes, and tools. Support the tuning and creation of detection rules and use cases in collaboration with Content Engineers.
Generate ad-hoc reports based on client or management requests and ensure effective communication with relevant stakeholders throughout the incident lifecycle.
Job Qualifications:
SOC L2 Job Requirements:
Candidates should hold a degree in a relevant field and have at least 2 years of experience in a SOC or similar security environment
They must understand core network protocols and security technologies and be skilled in using SIEM tools for threat detection.
Proficiency in analyzing network traffic and logs to detect and investigate signs of compromise is required.
Understanding of authentication, authorization, and access control methods is essential.
Candidates should be able to identify, contain, and report malware related incidents.
Strong skills in conducting deep incident investigations and determining root cause are necessary.
Should be able to categorize incidents and respond effectively within defined timelines.
Ability to perform trend and behavioral analysis to detect emerging threats is a key requirement.
Understanding of attack techniques, threat vectors, and cryptography fundamentals is important.
They must work well with internal teams to coordinate responses and improve detection and response processes.
A sharp analytical mindset and the ability to remain calm under pressure are crucial for effective incident response.
Additional Requirements:
Must be willing to work on a shifting schedule at San Nicolas, Valdez Center Building with hybrid work set up.
What we believe:
All our leaders are committed to building a better, stronger and more durable company for future generations to create positive, long-lasting change. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.
Our position as partner to many of the world's leading businesses, organizations and governments affords us both an extraordinary opportunity and a tremendous responsibility to make a difference. Sustainability is one of our greatest responsibilities, which we embed it into everything we do and for everyone we work with.
Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you require reasonable accommodation to enable your participation in the recruitment process, they will be happy to assist you.
What's in it for you
Competitive Total Rewards (Compensation, Performance Bonus, 13th Month Pay, Day 1 HMO & Life Insurance Coverage)
Expanded maternity leave up to 120 days*
Expanded paternity leave up to 30 days*
Flexible Working Arrangements*
Healthy and Encouraging Work Environment
Company-sponsored trainings like upskilling and certification
Employee Stock Purchase Pan
Loyalty and Christmas Gift
Inclusion and Diversity Benefits
Car and housing plan*
Terms & Conditions apply
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