Senior SOC Analyst

Client of ITHR 360° CONSULTING FZE

What You'll Do

• Lead investigation and analysis of escalated security incidents from SOC Level 1 analysts within the ithr technologies Security Operations Center.
• Perform advanced threat detection, correlation, and root cause analysis across 4G/5G RAN and Core network environments managed by ithr technologies.
• Conduct proactive threat hunting activities within telecom and Private 5G environments.
• Analyze network traffic, logs, and security alerts to identify sophisticated attack patterns and security breaches.
• Develop and fine-tune SIEM use cases, detection rules, and alerting mechanisms to enhance the security posture of ithr technologies.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to SOC L1 analysts.
• Coordinate incident response activities including containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Prepare detailed incident reports and executive summaries for internal stakeholders and clients.
• Work closely with network, IT, and OT teams to remediate vulnerabilities and strengthen overall security controls.
• Identify security gaps and recommend continuous improvements to SOC processes and operational controls at ithr technologies.
• Ensure compliance with established security policies and telecom security standards.
• Support 24/7 SOC operations, including participation in shift rotations as required.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 4 8+ years of experience in SOC, cybersecurity operations, or telecom security environments.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, OSI model, routing, switching, and network security principles.
• Solid experience in 4G/5G technologies, protocols, and associated security risks.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM and SOAR platforms.
• Strong experience working with tools such as Splunk and Microsoft Sentinel.
• Experience in ISP, telecom, or Private 5G environments is preferred.
• Knowledge of IT and OT security frameworks and architectures.
• Experience with incident response and digital forensics is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Ability to lead investigations and mentor junior team members.
• Willingness to work rotational shifts to support continuous SOC coverage at ithr technologies.