edara
Security Engineer
edaraUnited Arab Emirates8 hours ago
Full-timeEngineering, Other +1

We are seeking a skilled SOAR Administrator to join our cybersecurity team. You will be responsible for managing, monitoring, and optimizing security infrastructure, with a strong focus on SOAR platform administration and SIEM alert monitoring. This role is key in strengthening security operations, automating workflows, and ensuring timely threat detection and response.


Key Accountabilities

  • Administer, configure, and maintain the SOAR platform to streamline and automate incident response workflows.
  • Monitor, triage, and analyze SIEM alerts to identify potential threats and escalate incidents as required.
  • Develop, test, and optimize playbooks to enhance automation efficiency and response accuracy.
  • Collaborate with the SOC team to ensure effective integration of SOAR with SIEM and other security tools.
  • Maintain documentation of processes, workflows, and response procedures.
  • Conduct regular performance reviews of SOAR and SIEM systems to ensure reliability and scalability.
  • Provide recommendations to improve detection, response, and overall security posture.
  • Support incident response activities, ensuring quick and coordinated actions across stakeholders.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Proven experience in SOAR administration and SIEM monitoring/alert handling.
  • Strong understanding of incident response processes, threat detection, and security operations.
  • Hands-on experience with platforms such as Palo Alto Cortex XSOAR, IBM QRadar, Splunk, or equivalent.
  • Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, etc.) to create/customize playbooks and integrations.
  • Familiarity with industry standards (NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, ISO 27001, etc.).
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.


Experience:

  • Seeking a skilled SOAR Administrator with 5+ years of experience and proven exposure to an MSSP environment.
  • Responsible for managing, monitoring, and optimizing security infrastructure.
  • Expertise in SOAR platform administration (Cortex XSOAR, Splunk SOAR) and SIEM alert monitoring (QRadar, Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel).
  • Hands-on experience in DDoS attack mitigation and Vulnerability Assessment (VA) scanning.
  • Key role in strengthening security operations, automating workflows, and ensuring timely threat detection and response.


Skills:

  • Certifications such as SOC Analyst, SOAR Specialist, SIEM Specialist, CISSP, or CEH.
  • Experience with threat intelligence platforms and their integration into SIEM/SOAR.
  • Exposure to cloud security monitoring (AWS, Azure, GCP).

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