Security Detection & Response Specialist ( Qatarization) (7815)

Commercial Bank, founded in 1975 and headquartered in Doha, plays a vital role in Qatar’s economic development by offering a range of personal, business, government, international and investment services. We believe in empowering our employees, providing them with opportunities for growth and professional development.

By Joining us, you’ll be part of a workplace culture that fosters innovation, supports work-life balance, and encourages you to reach your full potential.

Join us in shaping the future of banking!

Security Detection & Response Specialist will be responsible for monitoring, detecting, analysing, and responding to cybersecurity incidents using a variety of tools and techniques. This role is critical in protecting the organization’s digital assets and ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information systems.

Continuous monitoring and review of security events, reports, alerts and CSOC dashboards to identify anomalous patterns indicative of potential security incidents

Responsible for timely and effective response to, and management of, incidents, events, notifications, calls and other activities related to CSOC including Root Cause Analysis

Gather relevant information and provide actionable intelligence on potential cyber security threats and incidents

Prepare CSOC reports (for presentation if needed) on daily, weekly and monthly KRIs

Responsible for creation and fine-tuning of use-cases and alerts in the CSOC monitoring environment

Perform regular health checks on all CSOC systems and tools and ensure that all hosts are monitored and required security event logs are being collected

Take direction and guidance from InfoSec Management to build, support and update the CSOC playbooks/processes

Render support for the administration and configuration of security controls such as SIEM, Anti-virus software, network security devices, PAM, DLP, Vulnerability Management, etc.

Prepare security awareness messages, presentations and announcements for management, IT staff, and regular users

Participate in regular cyber drills and CSOC exercises.

Identify and communicate daily all critical items requiring the attention of senior management and coordinate with relevant teams to provide necessary remediation action

Perform exception reviews, due diligence activities and risk assessment when required

Facilitate technology audit and control remediation activities to ensure items are closed in a timely manner

Manage all documentation related to information security incidents

Resolve technical security queries; research, investigate and provide control recommendations to address risk

Continuous monitoring and review of security events, reports, alerts and CSOC dashboards to identify anomalous pattern indicative of potential security incidents

Participate in regular cyber drills and CSOC exercises

Identify and communicate daily all critical items requiring the attention of senior management and coordinate with relevant teams to provide necessary remediation action.

Perform exception reviews, due diligence activities and risk assessment when required.

Best Performing Bank in Qatar in The Banker’s prestigious Top 1000 World Banks Rankings 2025.

Best Digital Bank in the Middle East 2024 by World Finance and Best Mobile Banking App in the Middle East 2024 by Global Finance.

An Innovation-Driven, Digital-First Environment where employees work with the latest tools and technologies to redefine banking

Opportunities for Global Partnerships & International Exposure , connecting employees with global networks and perspectives.

A focus on Employee Well-being & Work-Life Balance , ensuring a healthy and supportive environment for all team members

Competitive Compensation & Benefits that ensure our employees are rewarded for their dedication and performance

A strong Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion , fostering a culture that values every individual’s unique perspective

At Commercial Bank, we don’t just offer careers, We shape futures by pioneering digital transformation in Qatar’s banking sector, blending digital-first approach to redefine banking through innovative solutions.

Disclaimer: We appreciate your interest in joining CB! Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted for further steps in the hiring process. This job posting is for informational purposes only, and CB reserves the right to modify, withdraw, or close it at any time without notice.