Help AG is looking for a talented and enthusiastic Cybersecurity Defense Analyst - Specialist to join our Cybersecurity Operations Center (CSOC) team as part of our Managed Security Services (MSS) business unit. If you have a strong knowledge and interest in Cybersecurity, this position might be the right one for you.
The Cybersecurity Defense Analyst - Specialist will be responsible for monitoring multiple client environments, guiding and leading other Security Analysts, and conducting forensic analysis and threat hunting to detect and identify Cybersecurity incidents/breaches. The candidate is also expected to stay up to date with Cybersecurity intelligence and the threat landscape.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor multiple security technologies, including IDS/IPS, Firewalls, Switches, and VPNs.
- Correlate and analyze events using SIEM tools to detect security incidents.
- Create, follow, and present operational processes and procedures for incident analysis and remediation.
- Respond to requests for technical assistance with managed services.
- Document actions in cases to communicate effectively with internal teams and customers.
- Maintain awareness of the current threat landscape and engage in threat hunting activities.
- Lead knowledge sharing with analysts and create technical articles for internal knowledge bases.
- Perform forensic analysis of log files and generate cybersecurity Threat Intelligence reports.
- Provide training to other analysts on using the SIEM platform.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Saudi National preferred.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
- 1-4 years of experience in cybersecurity, focusing on security operations or incident analysis.
- Experience with at least one of the following: Network operations, engineering, or system administration on Unix, Linux, or Windows.
- Strong knowledge of IT security best practices and common attack types.
- Experience in using Splunk as an analyst for Threat and Incident Detection is required.
- Understanding of Cyber Kill Chain and MITRE ATT&CK frameworks.
- Professional certifications such as CCIE, OSCP, CISSP, GSEC, etc., are highly preferred.
- Ability to speak and write in English is required; proficiency in Arabic is preferred.
Benefits:
- Health insurance from a leading global provider.
- Career progression and growth opportunities through challenging projects.
- Employee engagement activities throughout the year.
- Tailored training and development programs.
Help AG is committed to evolving securely with a competitive edge for the businesses it serves, leveraging its strategic consultancy and information security solutions.
