Senior Engineer - SOC L2 Onsite Analyst

Responsibilities

Security Monitoring and Analysis

• Monitor and analyze security alerts and logs from various security systems and tools to identify suspicious activities.
• Investigate and remediate security alerts and security incidents.
• Correlate and analyze security data to identify patterns, anomalies, and potential threats.

Security Tools Management

• Maintain and configure security tools and platforms, including SIEM, NDR, Email Security, and EDR solutions.
• Implement new security tools and technologies to enhance the organization's cybersecurity capabilities.

Threat Intelligence

• Stay informed about the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and industry trends.
• Apply threat intelligence across various security solutions and technologies to improve detection and incident response capabilities.

Documentation and Reporting

• Develop and prepare monthly security reports.
• Prepare detailed security incident reports for management and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate documentation of security incidents, investigations, and remediation activities.

Collaboration

• Collaborate with security team members and IT personnel to share information, best practices, and security insights.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Junior Security Analysts (L1) as required.

Required Skills

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Security Analyst role, with a focus on security monitoring and incident response.
• Hands‑on experience with security tools and technologies, including SIEM, EDR, NDR, and Email Security solutions.
• Strong knowledge of security incident detection, analysis, investigation, and response.
• Good understanding of network protocols, operating systems, cybersecurity threats, and vulnerabilities.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Professional cybersecurity certifications (e.g., SANS) are an advantage.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience working within the Middle East region.
• Experience working with a Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) or Managed Services Provider (MSP).