SOC Analyst L1 - Al Saudi National

Overview

Company Description IT Security C&T is an innovative, fast-growing security consulting and training company. Our management team combined with our consultants and engineers work together to deliver comprehensive security solutions to our customers around the MENA region.

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The Security Analyst will participate as part of the information security monitoring and incident handling team to monitor and manage all information security incidents and risks and resolve them as per the business security requirements. The Security Analyst will work with the IT Teams and other Business Units to develop action plans to mitigate identified vulnerabilities and promote security initiatives.

• Work as part of a 24x7 security operation team
• Monitor the Security Information and Event Management System (SIEM) and follow up on related security incidents and events
• Follow the day-to-day operations related to own job to ensure continuity of work
• Respond to security incidents and report on incident handling and resolution
• Participate in forensic analysis and data recovery, and penetration testing
• Perform daily security analysis and scanning and assessment for information security risks, threats and vulnerabilities
• Proactive research to identify and understand new threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits
• Configuration and administration of security systems and tools
• Define and evaluate security technologies required to ensure safe technology operation and detection of cyber-attack
• Provide security recommendations to improve security posture within the CLIENT environment
• Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions to ensure work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner
• Participate in reviewing and documenting computer security and identifying vulnerabilities to promote security initiatives

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or Engineering
• 1+ years of experience in IT/Security operations or SOC role
• Network+, CCNA R&S, Security+, Linux security, Windows security or forensics training is a plus
• Professional security certification preferred (CIHE, CEH, CPTE, or equivalent)
• Knowledge and experience in network switches, routers and firewalls
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Project, Excel, Access

• Verbal presentation skills and negotiations
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English and Arabic