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The company, a leader in AI-powered cloud and digital infrastructure, is seeking a Senior Specialist in Security Operations. This role is pivotal in advancing our Security Operations Center (SOC) capabilities, focusing on leading complex threat investigations, enhancing detection logic, and strengthening incident response processes.
As a Senior Specialist, you will serve as a subject matter expert in security monitoring technologies, threat analysis, and detection engineering. Your contributions will help shape the technical maturity of SOC operations. You will work closely with analysts, architects, and cross-functional teams, driving improvements in threat visibility, refining SOC use cases, and ensuring high-quality operational performance.
Responsibilities:
- Lead advanced investigations of complex security incidents, performing in-depth analyses of logs, hosts, network data, and cloud platforms.
- Develop and enhance SIEM detection rules, correlation logic, and SOAR playbooks to strengthen detection capabilities and reduce mean time to detect (MTTD).
- Oversee the tuning, configuration, and performance of SIEM, EDR, VA, SOAR, and threat intelligence tools.
- Provide technical guidance to SOC analysts, review escalations, validate findings, and support continuous improvement of the investigation quality.
- Create and maintain advanced SOC documentation like incident response playbooks and detection engineering guidelines.
- Conduct regular assessments of SOC operational readiness and identify gaps in detection coverage and incident workflows.
- Deliver technical reports and threat insights to leadership.
- Collaborate with cloud, engineering, GRC, and IT teams to improve logging strategies and strengthen cross-domain visibility.
- Lead threat-hunting initiatives to identify anomalous patterns and high-risk activities across the environment.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field; advanced security certifications such as SANS, GCIA, GCIH are considered an asset.
- 3–5 years of hands-on experience in SOC operations, security monitoring, incident response, or detection engineering.
- Deep technical knowledge of SIEM platforms, SOAR orchestration, EDR technologies, log analysis, cloud security monitoring, and vulnerability management.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks including MITRE ATT&CK, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and CIS Controls.
- Proven ability to investigate complex security incidents and provide well-documented findings and recommendations.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills.
Location: Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Work Conditions: On-site, Full-time
Company Culture:
The company fosters an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative environment with a diverse team of 1,100+ employees from 68 nationalities. Our culture is grounded in trust, accountability, and high performance, united by our values of Grit, Passion, and Impact.
Compensation:
- Competitive Salary: Attractive salary package based on skills and experience.
- Yearly Bonus: Performance-based annual bonus.
- Exclusive Discount Cards: Special benefits with Esaad and Fazaa cards.
- Premium Family Insurance: Comprehensive health coverage including dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Learning & Development: Access to top-tier learning platforms for career growth.
