Overview
Security Operations Center Analyst Jobs in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates at cander
Title: Security Operations Center Analyst
Company: cander
Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
We are looking for a Level 1 SOC Analyst to join a leading cybersecurity team in Abu Dhabi. This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about security operations, eager to grow, and ready to contribute to mission-critical environments.
Key Responsibilities:
Monitor, analyze, and respond to security events using SIEM and EDR platforms.
Perform triage of security alerts and escalate incidents as needed.
Investigate logs, emails, and endpoint activities to detect potential threats.
Assist in fine-tuning detection rules and developing use cases for threat monitoring.
Collaborate with internal teams on incident containment and mitigation.
Document incidents, create reports, and contribute to process improvement initiatives.
Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures and security guidelines.
Required Skills & Experience:
2+ years of hands-on experience in a SOC environment.
Solid experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Securonix, Sentinel, ArcSight, etc.).
Good knowledge of Threat Intelligence, Incident Management, and Cyber Kill Chain methodology.
Familiar with M365, Azure Security tools, EDR solutions (e.g., CrowdStrike, Defender for Endpoint).
Understanding of networking concepts such as TCP/IP, OSI layers, DNS, firewalls, and routing.
Exposure to various security devices (Check Point, Cisco ASA/Firepower, Symantec, Forcepoint, etc.).
Hands-on experience using threat intel tools like VirusTotal, Cisco Talos, AbuseIPDB, etc.
Certifications (preferred):
SC-200, AZ-900, Security+, CEH, RHCSA, NSE 1–3.
What We Offer:
1-year renewable contract with a leading client in Abu Dhabi.
Work with a skilled security team on enterprise-level threat monitoring and response.
Growth potential and exposure to modern cybersecurity tools and practices.
