SOC Analyst – L1 (Fresh Graduate / Entry-Level)

We are actively seeking fresh graduates with a passion for cybersecurity to join our Security Operations Center (SOC) team as Level 1 (L1) Analysts in Riyadh, KSA. This is an excellent opportunity to start your career in one of the most critical and fast-growing areas of IT — Cybersecurity Monitoring and Threat Detection.

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Work Conditions: On-site, Full-time, 24/7 shift environment (rotational shifts)

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor security alerts and events from various security tools (SIEM, EDR, Firewalls, etc.).
• Perform initial analysis and triage of security incidents.
• Escalate events to L2/L3 analysts based on defined criteria.
• Document incident details, evidence, and actions taken in ticketing systems.
• Assist in daily health checks of security devices and dashboards.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for incident response and case management.
• Participate in continuous learning and SOC training programs.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field (recent graduates welcome).
• Basic understanding of networking, firewalls, and cybersecurity principles.
• Knowledge of SIEM tools (like Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, or similar) is a plus.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow documented processes.

Language Requirements: Not specified.