Job Description: L1 - SOC Analyst (Abu Dhabi, UAE)
Position: L1 - SOC Analyst
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Experience: 3-4 Years
Job Type: Full-time, Onsite
Notice Period: Less than 30 days preferred
Job Overview
We are urgently looking for an
L1 - SOC Analyst with 3 to 4 years of experience for our operations in
Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate must be based in the
UAE and should have strong hands-on experience with security technologies, including SIEM and EDR tools. You will be part of a dynamic team responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security incidents while ensuring the security posture of our organization remains strong.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze security events using SIEM tools (IBM Q-Radar or MS Sentinel).
- Identify and respond to security threats using EDR tools, primarily MS Defender.
- Perform proactive threat hunting and vulnerability assessments to identify potential risks.
- Collaborate with the incident response team to contain and mitigate security incidents.
- Generate comprehensive security reports and provide insights to improve the overall security posture.
- Maintain security policies and procedures to support the organization’s security initiatives.
- Stay updated with emerging threats and implement best practices in cybersecurity.
Technical Skills
- SIEM: IBM Q-Radar or MS Sentinel (hands-on experience required)
- EDR: MS Defender (hands-on experience required)
- Strong knowledge of threat hunting, incident response, and malware analysis.
- Familiarity with industry-standard security frameworks and compliance (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
Preferred Certifications
- AZ-500 (Microsoft Azure Security Technologies)
- SC-200 (Microsoft Security Operations Analyst)
Requirements
- Must be based in the UAE.
- 3-4 years of experience in a SOC or equivalent cybersecurity role.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Notice period of less than 30 days is highly preferred.
Skills: incident response,security,malware analysis,iso 27001,microsoft,soc,ibm,operations,siem,edr,hunting,nist,threat hunting
