SOC Lead - UAE National

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 01/16/2025

Cyber Gate Defense, an IHC company, is a leading force in cybersecurity innovation, dedicated to enhancing the digital resilience of organizations across the region. Established with the mission to fortify the region’s cybersecurity landscape, Cyber Gate harnesses extensive expertise to tackle complex information security and operational challenges.

Our commitment to driving progress is reflected in our broad range of cybersecurity services and solutions. By leveraging cutting-edge, disruptive technologies, we deliver transformative, human-centric security solutions that safeguard organizations and empower them to navigate a secure and dynamic digital future.

With a wealth of in-house knowledge, Cyber Gate Defense is well-equipped to address the most intricate cybersecurity issues. We strive to make digital transformation secure, accessible, and beneficial, ensuring that organizations throughout the region thrive in an increasingly interconnected digital world.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced SOC Lead to join our growing Security Operations Center. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of security analysts in the detection, response, and mitigation of cyber threats. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and a proactive approach to cybersecurity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of security analysts.
• Assign tasks, monitor performance, and provide constructive feedback.
• Foster a positive and collaborative team environment.
• Threat Detection and Response:
  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the SOC, including threat monitoring, incident response, and security event correlation.
  • Analyze security logs, alerts, and threat intelligence feeds to identify and investigate potential threats.
  • Develop and implement threat hunting strategies to proactively identify and mitigate threats.
• Lead incident response activities, including containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Develop and maintain incident response plans and playbooks.
• Conduct post-incident reviews and implement corrective actions.
• Security Monitoring and Analysis:
  • Monitor security tools and systems, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, and firewalls.
  • Analyze security events and identify trends and patterns.
  • Develop and tune security alerts and rules.
• Security Operations Improvement:
  • Continuously improve security operations processes and procedures.
  • Identify and implement new technologies and tools to enhance security capabilities.
  • Stay abreast of emerging threats and cybersecurity best practices.
• Reporting and Communication:
  • Prepare regular reports on security incidents and threats.
  • Communicate security risks and incidents to management and stakeholders.
  • Participate in security awareness training and education programs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity roles, with at least 3 years of experience in a SOC environment.
• Proven experience leading and mentoring security analysts.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts, including threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and incident response.
• Experience with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, ELK Stack, QRadar).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Power Shell).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and time management skills.

Certifications (Preferred):

• CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, or other relevant cybersecurity certifications.