We are seeking UAE national candidates for this role in alignment with our Emiratization commitments.

As a Senior Analyst in the Security Operation Centre (SOC), you will be responsible for overseeing second-level incident handling, security monitoring, and validation. Your role will require you to coordinate with stakeholders, analyze threats, and ensure the integrity of the network’s security. You will be part of a dynamic team working to detect and mitigate cybersecurity threats across a large-scale ICT environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Validate incidents escalated by Tier 1 SOC Security Analysts.

• Perform second-level incident handling, including security monitoring and validation of physical security.

• Identify weaknesses in software, hardware, and networks.

• Analyze and communicate threats associated with each incident to relevant stakeholders.

• Coordinate with stakeholders to validate network alerts.

• Conduct analysis of log files, evidence, and other data to determine the best methods for identifying attackers.

• Analyze network traffic to detect anomalous activity and potential threats to resources.

• Monitor external data sources (e.g., Threat Intelligence sources, Dubai AE-CERT Teams) to stay informed of threat conditions.

• Conduct research and analysis across various data sets (e.g., indications and warning).

• Provide recommendations for SIEM content development, tuning, reports, and dashboards.

Qualifications:

• Education: BS or MS in Information Security, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

• Certifications: Related security certifications such as CCNA, Network+, Security+, CISSP, CISM, GICSP, GCIH, GCIA, GRID.

• Experience: Minimum of 2–3+ years of relevant experience in a large-scale ICT environment, focusing on Information/Cyber Security.

• Skills:

  • Proficiency in identifying trends and patterns from analyzing host-based and network-based security logs.

  • Experience with network investigation tools like Wireshark and open-source tools such as ELK, Rekall, Ghidra, FlareVM for analyzing logs/memory/malware.

  • Knowledge of Windows/Linux/Unix systems and NIDS/HIDS.

• Availability: Ready to work in shifts (24×7 SOC Operations).

Additional Requirements:

• Nationality: Emirati (UAE national with passport & family book is a mandate).

• Soft Skills: Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to work in a high-pressure environment.