SOC L-2 Analyst

HARMAN’s engineers and designers are creative, purposeful and agile. As part of this team, you’ll combine your technical expertise with innovative ideas to help drive cutting-edge solutions in the car, enterprise and connected ecosystem. Every day, you will push the boundaries of creative design, and HARMAN is committed to providing you with the opportunities, innovative technologies and resources to build a successful career.

A Career at HARMAN

As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do everyday.

About the Role

We are seeking an SOC Analyst L2 to join our Security Operations Center(SOC) team. The candidate will join our team in HARMAN Automotive Software Products. This role is important in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating cybersecurity threats to ensure robust protection of our Cloud-based environments.

The ideal candidate is an experienced cybersecurity professional with strong technical expertise, a proactive approach to threat detection and mitigation, and the ability to work collaboratively within a dynamic 24/7 rotational shift environment. 

What You Will Do

Threat Detection & Response

• Monitor, analyze, and respond to security incidents using advanced SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, IBM QRadar, Azure Sentinel, or equivalent)

• Perform threat detection, threat hunting, and log analysis to identify potential vulnerabilities or malicious activities. 

• Investigate and resolve security incidents, including root cause analysis and remediation planning.

Cloud Security Expertise

• Configure and manage security monitoring tools on leading cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, or equivalent).

• Identify and address cloud-specific security risks, ensuring adherence to industry standards. 

Security Automation & Integration

• Design and implement security automation use cases, leveraging scripting and AI-based technologies. 

• Develop and maintain playbooks to enhance SOC efficiency and improve automated incident response capabilities. 

Operational Excellence

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of a Secure Software Development Life Cycle (Secure SDLC). 

• Provide insights and support for DevSecOps practices, including validation of security measures and incident response procedures. 

Governance and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with industry standards such as ISO-27001/TISAX, NIST CSF, and CIS benchmarks.

• Maintain documentation of security incidents, investigations, and outcomes to support audits and continuous improvement.

Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing

• Act as a subject matter expert, collaborating with cross-functional teams to address security challenges. 

• Deliver technical training and guidance to junior SOC team members. 

What You Need

• BSc or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, or related fields (B.Tech/B.E/M.Tech).

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the high-tech or IT industry, with at least 3+ years as a security analyst in customer-facing projects. 

• Expertise in security analysis for cloud-based models and environments. 

• At least one industry-recognized certification such as CISSP, CEH, CISM, GIAC, AWS Security Specialty, or Azure Security Engineer.

• Proficiency in managing Linux-based operating systems.

• Hands-on experience with SIEM tools on cloud platforms.

• In-depth knowledge of one or more cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Strong understanding of security automation principles, scripting, and AI technologies/tools.

• Knowledge of DevSecOps operational practices.

• Knowledge of Secure SDLC processes.

What is Nice to Have

• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO-27001/TISAX, SOC-2

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a detail-oriented approach. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively across diverse teams.

What Makes You Eligible

• Ability to work in a 24/7 rotational shift environment. 

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location

• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)

• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University

• Competitive wellness benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria

• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.