Job Title: Senior SOC Analyst
Location: Riyadh, KSA
Job Overview: Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) within the SOC team, leading the identification, analysis, and response to cybersecurity threats and incidents. Provide guidance to junior analysts and collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure a robust security posture. Identify and mitigate security incidents before escalation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Threat Monitoring and Analysis:
- Continuously monitor alerts from SIEM and other security tools.
- Analyze incidents to determine impact and root cause.
- Utilize threat intelligence to stay ahead of emerging threats.
- Incident Response (IR):
- Lead response to security incidents including investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery.
- Develop and implement IR playbooks and procedures.
- Advanced Threat Hunting:
- Perform proactive threat hunting.
- Use threat intelligence and analytics to detect suspicious activity.
- Reporting:
- Create and maintain incident reports, provide advice for future prevention.
- Report SOC performance metrics and suggest improvements.
- Mentorship & Training:
- Provide mentorship and regular knowledge-sharing training to junior analysts.
- Collaboration:
- Work closely with IT, compliance, and risk management teams to ensure alignment on security objectives.
- Liaise with external security vendors and partners.
- Continuous Improvement:
- Evaluate new security technologies, tools, and processes.
- Participate in post-incident reviews to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in a SOC or similar role.
- Relevant certifications are highly desirable.
- Experience in a leadership role within a SOC.
- Experience with cloud security (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar), IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint protection solutions.
- Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) and automation tools.
- Proven track record in handling complex security incidents and leading investigations.
Salary Package:
- Based on skills and experience.
How to Apply:
- Send your latest CV with the subject “NI_Sr. SOC Analyst” to:
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