About Us

HWG – Dubai Branch is part of a global cybersecurity group with over 200 professionals protecting organizations across Europe and the Middle East. We specialize in advanced cybersecurity services, from threat detection and incident response to compliance, governance, and SOC.

With more than 15 years of experience, our mission is simple: help businesses stay secure, resilient, and ahead of evolving threats.

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled and motivated SOC Tier 1 Analyst to join our Global cybersecurity team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in monitoring, analysing, and responding to cybersecurity events, as well as supporting client relationships. This position requires solid technical knowledge, a proactive mindset, and strong teamwork skills.

Key Responsibilities:

· Perform threat monitoring and initial incident management

· Analyse cybersecurity events using monitoring systems (e.g., SIEM platforms such as QRadar, Splunk, Sentinel)

· Escalate and support the in-depth analysis of critical issues to Tier 2

· Collaborate with peers to identify and reduce false positives

· Support the definition of new detection use cases and response playbooks

· Coordinate and respond to security incidents under the guidance of senior analysts

· Manage communications with clients during security incidents

· Contribute to the preparation and enrichment of recurring reports (weekly, monthly, annual)

· Participate in client meetings to discuss findings and reports

· Work on shift as part of SOC operations.

Required Hard Skills:

· Strong knowledge of IT and cybersecurity fundamentals

· Solid understanding of major operating systems

· Strong understanding of computer networks and firewalls

· Hands-on experience with monitoring tools (QRadar, Splunk, Sentinel, etc.)

· Good knowledge of email security (cloud and on-premise)

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

· Familiarity with ITSM tools

. Availability to work in rotational shifts including night and weekends

Required Soft Skills:

· Residence in UAE

· Goal-oriented and proactive

· Excellent interpersonal and teamwork abilities

· Flexibility and composure under stressful situations

· Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills

· Excellent communication skills in English (Arabic is a strong advantage)

· Strong coordination skills across multicultural, cross-functional teams

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to work in a growing cybersecurity environment
Collaborative and dynamic team culture
Real impact on security operations and client success

Be part of a high-impact cybersecurity team in one of the world’s most dynamic digital regions.

Apply now and help secure the future of our clients across the GCC, HereWeGo!

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