Cyber Security Analyst

Job Title: Cyber Security Analyst – Emiratization Initiative

Location: Abu Dhabi

Department: Security Operations Center (SOC)

Experience Level: Senior (6+ years)

Job Type: Full-Time

Initiative: Emiratization

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Cyber Security Analyst to join our Security Operations Center (SOC) as part of our Emiratization Initiative. This role is critical for monitoring, detecting, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity threats across our enterprise environment. The ideal candidate has deep operational experience in cybersecurity, particularly in incident response and threat analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and triage security alerts from SIEM, IDS/IPS, and EDR tools to detect and validate threats.
• Investigate suspicious activity by analyzing logs, network traffic, and endpoint data.
• Lead incident response efforts, including containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Conduct threat hunting and leverage threat intelligence and analytics tools.
• Analyze results from vulnerability scans and support remediation planning.
• Provide recommendations for improving security controls and incident response playbooks.
• Create detailed incident reports for both technical and executive stakeholders.
• Mentor junior analysts and collaborate with IT, network, and security teams.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 6 years of cybersecurity experience, with a strong focus in SOC operations or incident response.
• Proficiency in tools and platforms such as SIEM (e.g., Splunk, QRadar), EDR (e.g., CrowdStrike, SentinelOne), IDS/IPS.
• Strong skills in incident handling, digital forensics, and log analysis.
• Expertise in Windows and Linux systems, network protocols, and attack methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with MITRE ATT&CK, threat intelligence platforms, and behavioral analytics.
• Scripting abilities in Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automation or investigation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Certifications

• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
• GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
• CompTIA CySA+ or EC-Council Certified SOC Analyst (CSA)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) or Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)

This role is part of our commitment to supporting national development goals through the Emiratization Initiative.

Note: Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.