Soc L1 Analyst

Dubai, DU, AE, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

The

SOC L1 Analyst

is responsible for

continuous monitoring, detection, triage, and initial response to security incidents

across enterprise systems. The analyst will work with

SIEM and EDR tools

such as

IBM QRadar

,

Microsoft Sentinel

, and

CrowdStrike Falcon

to identify and escalate potential threats, ensuring the organization's information assets remain secure.

Key Responsibilities



Monitor and analyze

security alerts

from

SIEM platforms

(IBM QRadar, Microsoft Sentinel). Review and investigate

endpoint security alerts

from

CrowdStrike Falcon

. Perform

initial triage

of events, determine severity, and escalate to

L2/L3 analysts

when necessary. Assist in

incident response

processes by providing detailed logs, findings, and evidence. Maintain and update

incident tickets

in the SOC management system. Conduct

basic network traffic analysis

,

log correlation

, and

malware detection

using SOC tools. Follow

standard operating procedures (SOPs)

for incident handling. Prepare

daily/weekly security reports

and contribute to SOC metrics. Collaborate with IT, infrastructure, and application teams to validate or remediate alerts.
Required Skills & Tools

SIEM Tools:

IBM QRadar, Microsoft Sentinel

EDR:

CrowdStrike Falcon or equivalent

Operating Systems:

Windows, Linux, macOS

Networking Concepts:

TCP/IP, DNS, Firewalls, VPNs

Security Standards:

ISO 27001, NIST, MITRE ATT&CK Framework

Ticketing Tools:

ServiceNow, JIRA, or equivalent

Qualifications



Bachelor's Degree in

Computer Science, Information Security, or related field

. 1-2 years of experience in

SOC operations

or

cybersecurity monitoring

. Relevant certifications preferred:

CompTIA Security+

,

CEH

,

IBM QRadar Certified

,

CrowdStrike Certified Falcon Administrator (CCFA)

, or

Microsoft SC-200

.
Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

Which SIEM platforms have you worked with? Have you worked in a 24x7 SOC environment or rotational shift setup before? What ticketing systems have you used ? Are you currently based in the UAE and eligible to work ?
Experience:

* SOC operations or cybersecurity monitoring: 2 years (Preferred)

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2113155
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Dubai, DU, AE, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
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