Security Analyst L1 (Tier 1 SOC Analyst)

Overview

Key Details

• Location: Dubai, UAE (Candidates must be currently based in the UAE)
• Experience: 1–2 years in SOC or IT security operations
• Availability: Immediate joiners preferred
• Work Schedule: Rotating 24/7 shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Education: Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field

Core Responsibilities

• Security Monitoring: Continuously monitor alerts across SIEM, EDR, and network security tools across multiple client environments
• Alert Triage: Analyze and classify alerts to identify false positives and confirmed threats, following established SOC runbooks and escalation procedures
• Incident Escalation: Escalate confirmed incidents to Tier 2/3 teams promptly with clear, documented findings
• Ticketing & Documentation: Log all alerts, actions taken, and outcomes accurately in the ticketing system to maintain a complete audit trail
• Playbook Adherence: Execute standard response playbooks for common scenarios (phishing, brute force, suspicious logins) and contribute feedback for playbook improvements
• Shift Handover: Ensure smooth transition and communication between shifts with detailed handover notes

Technical Skills & Qualifications

• Strong understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S) and operating systems (Windows/Linux)
• Hands-on experience with SIEM tools and log analysis
• Basic familiarity with cloud security logs (Azure, Microsoft 365) is an advantage
• Familiarity with common attack vectors and the MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Experience with ticketing and case management platforms
• Relevant certifications preferred: CompTIA Security+, CySA+, or CEH
• Good analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work calmly under pressure
• Hands-on experience with network security technologies including firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and network traffic analysis for threat detection and incident response