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Tier 2 SOC Analyst

Columbia, SC

Posted: 06/05/2026 Industry: IT Business Systems Job Number: 7229

Job Description


Tier 2 SOC Analyst | Cybersecurity Operations | Threat Detection & Incident Response
Remote - (Must reside in TX, AZ, KY, TN, GA, SC, NC, FL)
About the Opportunity
CornerStone Technology Talent Services is seeking skilled Tier 2 SOC Analysts to join a growing cybersecurity operations team supporting a large-scale enterprise environment. This role is ideal for security professionals who enjoy investigating advanced threats, responding to security incidents, and improving an organization's overall security posture.

You'll work within a mature security operations environment utilizing modern SIEM, EDR, threat intelligence, and security monitoring platforms while collaborating with engineers, security architects, and incident response teams to identify, contain, and mitigate cyber threats.

This engagement offers exposure to enterprise-scale security operations, advanced detection engineering concepts, threat hunting initiatives, and opportunities to influence security monitoring strategies and operational improvements.
What You'll Be Doing
  • Monitor, analyze, and correlate security events across SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, cloud security, and threat intelligence platforms to identify malicious activity and emerging threats.
  • Investigate security alerts and suspicious behaviors, determine attack scope and business impact, and drive appropriate response actions.
  • Conduct incident triage, analysis, containment support, root cause investigations, and escalation of critical incidents when necessary.
  • Perform threat hunting activities leveraging current adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
  • Analyze phishing attempts, malware activity, account compromise events, insider threat indicators, and other security incidents.
  • Create detailed incident documentation, executive summaries, timelines, and post-incident reports.
  • Collaborate with security engineering teams to improve monitoring visibility, detection coverage, and response capabilities.
  • Tune detection logic, correlation rules, alert thresholds, and workflows to reduce false positives while improving detection accuracy.
  • Support the integration and operationalization of threat intelligence feeds and indicators of compromise (IOCs).
  • Contribute to SOC playbooks, runbooks, standard operating procedures, and knowledge management initiatives.
  • Serve as a trusted cybersecurity resource for internal stakeholders and partner teams.
  • Participate in continuous improvement efforts focused on strengthening security operations and incident response maturity.
Required Experience
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience in Security Operations, Security Monitoring, Incident Response, Cyber Defense, or Threat Detection.
  • 2+ years experience investigating and responding to cybersecurity incidents in an enterprise environment.
  • 2+ years experience of MITRE ATT&CK framework and adversary behavior analysis.
  • 2+ years experience analyzing logs, alerts, and telemetry from multiple security platforms.
  • Experience creating security dashboards, operational metrics, and reporting.
  • Understanding of common attack techniques including phishing, malware, credential theft, lateral movement, privilege escalation, and persistence mechanisms.
  • Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Experience
  • Experience with Palo Alto Cortex XSIAM, Cortex XDR, or similar next-generation SOC platforms.
  • Experience with Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, QRadar, Elastic, CrowdStrike, Defender, or comparable security technologies.
  • Knowledge of threat hunting methodologies and detection engineering concepts.
  • Familiarity with Linux administration and troubleshooting.
  • Strong networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, routing, switching, and network segmentation.
  • Experience administering or supporting firewalls, Active Directory, identity management, IDS/IPS, endpoint security, and access control technologies.
  • Exposure to cloud security monitoring within AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud environments.
  • Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST CSF, CIS Controls, or ISO 27001.
Education & Certifications
One of the following is preferred:
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Equivalent combination of education, military experience, and professional cybersecurity experience.

Preferred certifications include:
  • CISSP
  • GIAC Certifications (GCIA, GCIH, GPEN, GCFA)
  • CEH
  • OSCP
  • Security+
  • CySA+
  • CISA
  • Vendor-specific security certifications
What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out
  • Work with modern cybersecurity tools and enterprise-scale security environments.
  • Exposure to advanced incident response and threat hunting initiatives.
  • Opportunity to influence detection content, SOC processes, and operational improvements.
  • Collaborative environment with security engineers, analysts, and cybersecurity leadership.
  • Long-term engagement with potential for extension.
  • Flexible work environment with preference for professionals able to support onsite collaboration when needed.
Ideal Candidate Profile
We're looking for a cybersecurity professional who is naturally curious, enjoys investigating complex security events, understands how attackers operate, and can translate technical findings into actionable recommendations. Successful candidates are proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about staying ahead of evolving cyber threats.

Meet Your Recruiter

John Briggs
Technical Recruiting Manager

With over 12 years in IT talent acquisition, John Briggs is a business leader specializing in workforce strategy, technical hiring, and market-driven talent solutions. As a Technical Recruiting Manager at CornerStone TTS, John has been instrumental in optimizing hiring frameworks, expanding technical talent pipelines, and driving workforce planning initiatives. His expertise spans application development, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and full-cycle IT hiring. John works closely with business leaders and technical teams to align hiring with emerging trends, leverage AI-driven recruitment technology, and refine scalable hiring strategies. Known for his ability to bridge technical expertise with organizational needs, John cultivates trusted relationships that enhance retention and drive strategic placements. His ability to integrate data-driven talent acquisition with consultative workforce solutions makes him a key driver of TTS’s success, ensuring companies secure specialized talent that aligns with long-term business objectives.

 

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