SOC Analyst

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City

Job Title: SOC Analyst

Location: Abu Dhabi
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

The SOC Analyst will monitor, detect, and respond to security threats across the organization s systems and networks. The role requires strong analytical skills, knowledge of cybersecurity technologies, and the ability to act quickly in high-pressure situations.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts, logs, and incidents using SIEM and other SOC tools.
• Identify, analyze, and respond to cyber threats and intrusion attempts.
• Conduct initial triage and escalate incidents as per defined processes.
• Perform root-cause analysis and support incident investigations.
• Assist in implementing threat detection rules and playbooks.
• Maintain documentation of incidents, actions taken, and resolutions.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams to improve overall security posture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• 1 3 years of experience in a Security Operations Center.
• Knowledge of SIEM tools, network protocols, and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Certifications like CompTIA Security+, CEH, or Blue Team certifications are a plus.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Certifications (Preferred)

• CompTIA Security+
• CEH
• SOC Analyst certifications (e.g., EC-Council CSA)