Security Operations Center Analyst

Title: SOC Analyst

Location: UAE

Industry: Financial Services

Available to start in 1 week.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Senior SOC Analyst to join our Information and Cybersecurity team. In this role, you will provide Level 2/3 support in our 24x7 Security Operations Center, leading the charge on security monitoring, cloud security detection, incident response, and threat intelligence integration.

You’ll work alongside a team of cybersecurity experts to safeguard our digital infrastructure, ensuring proactive threat detection and rapid response to evolving threats.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide L2/L3 analysis and response for security incidents and alerts.
• Monitor cloud and on-prem security systems using SIEM, EDR/XDR, and other threat detection tools.
• Lead and document incident response activities and root cause analysis.
• Manage and analyze threat intelligence feeds and implement proactive measures.
• Maintain and fine-tune security monitoring solutions to improve detection.
• Collaborate with internal teams (IT, Cloud, Compliance) to support the broader cybersecurity strategy.
• Ensure 24x7 security operations coverage on a rotating schedule.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• 5+ years of experience in Security Operations / SOC roles.
• Proven experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, LogRhythm).
• Hands-on incident response in cloud and hybrid environments.
• Strong knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework, EDR tools, and threat hunting.
• Familiarity with SOAR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and vulnerability management tools.
• Experience working in regulated industries (e.g., Banking, Government) is a plus.

Preferred Certifications:

• CEH, GCIH, CISSP, Security+, or other relevant cybersecurity certifications.