SOC Analyst

Al Reem Group

Posted 30+ days ago

Experience

2 - 8 Years

Job Location

Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

Education

Any Graduation

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

The Level 1 SOC Analyst is responsible for the initial monitoring, triage, and escalation of security incidents within the Security Operations Center (SOC). This role focuses on real-time threat detection, log analysis, and first-level response activities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Monitor SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) tools to identify suspicious activities, alerts, and security incidents.
  • Perform initial triage of security alerts to determine severity, urgency, and potential impact.
  • Escalate confirmed security incidents to Level 2 SOC Analysts for further investigation.
  • Identify false positives and adjust monitoring rules accordingly.
  • Assist in executing predefined incident response playbooks for common security incidents.
  • Document all alerts, incidents, and actions taken in the SOCs ticketing system.
  • Support vulnerability scanning activities by providing relevant insights and reporting potential exposures.
  • Collaborate with IT and security teams to remediate detected threats when appropriate.

Desired Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications and Skills:

  • 2-6 years experience in SOC operations, security monitoring, or incident response.
  • Proficiency in using SIEM platforms such as Splunk, QRadar, or Microsoft Sentinel.
  • Familiarity with SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response) tools and automation playbooks.
  • Ability to identify and analyze common security threats such as phishing, malware, and unauthorized access.
  • Strong understanding of network protocols, firewall logs, and intrusion detection systems (IDS/IPS).
  • Excellent documentation and reporting skills.
  • Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, EC-Council CEH, or equivalent are preferred.

Company Industry

  • FMCG
  • Foods
  • Beverages

Department / Functional Area

  • IT Software

Keywords

  • SOC Analyst

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Al Reem Group

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