About the Role
This role involves a critical focus on security monitoring, analysis, and response to ensure the organization's cybersecurity integrity. The selected candidate will be responsible for managing security tools, analyzing threats, documenting incidents, and collaborating with team members to enhance security practices.
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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.
Qualifications
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).
