Level 1 Soc Analyst

Abu Dhabi, AZ, AE, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

Position Title:

Level 1 (L1) SOC Analyst

Location:

Abu dhabi

Job Type:

Full Time

Role Overview:




The Level 1 SOC Analyst is responsible for the initial monitoring, triage, and escalation of security incidents within the Security Operations Center (SOC). This role focuses on real-time threat detection, log analysis, and first-level response activities.

Key Responsibilities:



Monitor

SIEM (Security Information and Event Management)

tools to identify suspicious activities, alerts, and security incidents. Perform

initial triage

of security alerts to determine severity, urgency, and potential impact. Escalate confirmed security incidents to

Level 2 SOC Analysts

for further investigation. Identify

false positives

and adjust monitoring rules accordingly. Assist in executing predefined

incident response playbooks

for common security incidents. Document all alerts, incidents, and actions taken in the SOCs ticketing system. Support vulnerability scanning activities by providing relevant insights and reporting potential exposures. Collaborate with IT and security teams to remediate detected threats when appropriate.

Required Qualifications and Skills:



2-6 years

experience in SOC operations, security monitoring, or incident response. Proficiency in using

SIEM

platforms such as Splunk, QRadar, or Microsoft Sentinel. Familiarity with

SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response)

tools and automation playbooks. Ability to identify and analyze common security threats such as phishing, malware, and unauthorized access. Strong understanding of

network protocols

,

firewall logs

, and

intrusion detection systems (IDS/IPS)

. Excellent documentation and reporting skills. * Certifications such as

CompTIA Security+

,

EC-Council CEH

, or equivalent are preferred.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1835686
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Abu Dhabi, AZ, AE, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
    Not mentioned