SOC Analyst L1/L2

Location: Porto, Porto District, Portugal

Department: Alongside

Workplace: hybrid

Employment Type: full

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.