Intermediate SOC Analyst (L2)

Job Description:

Intermediate SOC Analyst (L2)

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Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

The Impact You Will Make in this Role

The L2 Security Operations Center Analyst plays a critical role in the Cyber Defense Organization’s cybersecurity operations by conducting in-depth analysis of security events, escalating confirmed incidents, and supporting incident response efforts. Operating as a mid-tier, this role bridges the gap between initial triage and advanced investigation. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation, analytical mindset, and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating threats across enterprise and industrial environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Management

• Monitor and analyze security alerts from SIEM, EDR, and other security platforms to identify potential threats.
• Perform in-depth investigation of suspicious activity, correlating data across multiple sources to determine scope and impact.
• Lead the resolution of low to moderately complex security incidents, including containment, eradication, and recovery actions.
• Escalate confirmed incidents to L3 analysts or incident response teams with detailed documentation and recommendations.
• Support containment and remediation efforts during active incidents.
• Conduct initial root cause analysis and contribute to post-incident reviews to identify gaps and improve future response efforts.

Technical

• Leverage threat intelligence, behavioral analytics, and contextual data to enhance detection, investigation, and resolution capabilities.
• Collaborate with detection engineering teams to develop, test, and tune detection rules and use cases.
• Perform basic malware analysis, log correlation, and network traffic inspection to support incident resolution.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the threat landscape, including attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and apply this knowledge to improve incident handling.

Organizational

• Work closely with IT, OT, and business units to validate alerts, gather context, and coordinate incident resolution efforts.
• Document investigation steps, findings, and resolution actions in a clear, structured, and timely manner.
• Participate in SOC shift rotations to ensure 24/7 monitoring and rapid response to security events.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of SOC processes, playbooks, and knowledge base, with a focus on enhancing incident resolution workflows

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or Computer Science (completed and verified prior to start)
• Two (2) years of experience in a SOC or cybersecurity operations role in a private, public, government or military environment

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Effective communicator with the ability to document investigations and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CySA+, or GCIH

• Proficiency in analyzing alerts from SIEM, EDR, and network monitoring tools
• Familiarity with threat intelligence, basic malware analysis, and log correlation techniques
• Understanding of common attack vectors, threat actor behaviors, and frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Experienced in triaging and investigating security alerts across SIEM, EDR, and network platforms
• Skilled in correlating data from multiple sources to identify and escalate confirmed threats
• Proficient in supporting incident response efforts and conducting initial root cause analysis
• Strong understanding of threat intelligence and its application in operational workflows
• Effective communicator with the ability to document investigations clearly and collaborate across teams
• Committed to continuous learning and development in threat detection and response
• Analytical thinker with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks
• Reliable team player in a 24/7 SOC environment, contributing to operational excellence

Work location: On site in Austin TX

Travel: May include up to 10% domestic and international

Relocation Assistance: Is Authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being 

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. 

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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $164,612 - $201,193, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

Good Faith Posting Date Range 07/16/2025 To 08/15/2025 Or until filled

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