The company is looking for a talented and enthusiastic Emirati national to join our Security Operations Centre (SOC) team as an Associate Security Analyst. If you have a strong knowledge and interest in network security, this position might be the right one for you. The Security Analyst will be responsible for monitoring multiple security technologies and events using the Security Information Event Management (SIEM) tool to detect and identify IT security-related incidents.
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Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Work Conditions: On-site, Full-time, Rotating shifts within a 24/7 operating environment
Responsibilities:
- Follow detailed operational processes to appropriately analyze, escalate, and assist in the remediation of critical information security incidents.
- Correlate and analyze events using SIEM tools to detect IT security incidents.
- Conduct log file analysis, including forensic analysis of system resource access.
- Review customer reports for quality and accuracy.
- Monitor multiple security technologies, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, Firewalls, Switches, VPNs, and other security threat data sources.
- Respond to technical assistance requests via phone and other electronic means.
- Document actions in cases for internal and customer communication.
- Maintain awareness of the current threat landscape.
- Participate in knowledge sharing and writing technical articles for internal knowledge bases.
- Perform other essential duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Emirati candidates with family book will be preferred.
- A Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related degree.
- Active interest in internet security, incident detection, network, and systems security.
- Knowledge of IT security best practices and common attack types.
- Experience analyzing system and application logs.
- Familiarity with logs produced by Firewalls, IDS/IPS, and other security devices.
- Experience using SIEM tools such as Splunk, Log Rhythm, Qradar, etc.
- Knowledge of TCP/IP, networking, and security products.
- Understanding of the Cyber Kill Chain and MITRE ATT&CK frameworks.
- Certifications such as CCNA, CISSP, GCA, GCIA, GCIH, CEH would be preferable.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Very good communication skills, with the ability to speak and write in English & Arabic (mandatory).
Benefits:
- Health insurance with leading global providers.
- Career progression through challenging projects.
- Employee engagement and wellness activities.
- Excellent learning and development opportunities.
- Inclusive and diverse working environment.
- Flexible/Hybrid working environment.
- Open door policy.
About Us:
The company is the cybersecurity arm of e& enterprise (formerly Etisalat Digital) and provides strategic consultancy combined with tailored information security solutions for enterprises across the Middle East. Established in 2004 and acquired by e& in 2020, the company is a trusted IT security advisor, delivering unmatched value to its customers by strengthening their cyber defenses.
