SmartChoice International UAE
Security Operations Center Analyst
SmartChoice International UAEQatar14 days ago
Full-timeAnalyst, Consulting +1

Senior Analyst – Security Operations Centre (SOC)

Location: Onsite in Qatar


This is a hands-on role at the forefront of cyber defense — ideal for professionals with strong technical depth and a passion for proactively identifying and mitigating security threats.


What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Monitor and analyze security data from IDS, network traffic, and logs to detect potential threats
  • Conduct threat hunting using advanced Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools
  • Investigate and resolve security incidents end-to-end
  • Create detailed incident reports and security alerts for stakeholders
  • Stay ahead of emerging vulnerabilities, attack trends, and mitigation strategies
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to fine-tune security configurations
  • Play a key role in enhancing SOC processes and technologies
  • Support and mentor junior analysts to elevate overall SOC capabilities


What You Bring:

  • 6+ years in a senior-level SOC role within banking, a large enterprise, or MSSP
  • Solid experience in L3 incident response, malware analysis, and threat intel
  • Strong grasp of network, endpoint, and cloud security concepts
  • Ability to communicate complex security issues clearly across teams


Qualifications & Certifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field
  • Professional certifications: CISSP, CEH, CISM, CISA, or CySA+ (mandatory)
  • SIEM certifications or vendor-specific security credentials are a big plus

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