SOC Analyst

Role description

Job Description

We are currently seeking an experienced IT professional for a Senior Network Security Administrator position in our Riyadh, Saudi Arabia office. Network security engineers protect the firm’s servers and IT systems from security breaches.

Skill Name – SIEM Monitoring and Administration

Niche Skill – Preferred Splunk SIEM tool

Others – SIEM IBM QRadar, HP ArcSight, RSA SA, Mcafee ESM

Primary Skills

(Must Have)

• Hands on knowledge of one of the SIEM products.
• Should have experience in configuring and customizing the SIEM tool.
• Integration and troubleshooting of log sources.
• Should have ability to create custom queries, event parsers.
• Searching and Reporting capabilities with SIEM Tool and custom dashboard creation.

Secondary Skills

(Good to have)

• Knowledge of network technologies, Windows and Unix administration.
• Knowledge of typical security devices such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, AV and End Point security, Web Application Firewalls, anti-spam systems, event correlation systems, etc.
• Understanding of security vulnerabilities, threats, attack scenarios; analysis and intrusion detection skills.
• Should have knowledge of a scripting language and UNIX command line.
• Knowledge of Incident Management process

Knowledge, Experience and Skills

Personal Qualities

• Willingness to work on multiple Technologies
• Should be a good Team player
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, coordinate, work well under pressure and meet deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure effective operation of SIEM content: filters, rules, expressions and other identification mechanisms of the threat and vulnerability management technologies used within the SOC
• Mentor and guide the First Level Security Analysts
• Responsible for execution and maintenance of SOC related analytical processes and tasks
• Detailed technical security reporting to Management operating companies and appropriate stakeholders
• Work closely with other Information Security teams to ensure effective intrusion detection and incident response
• Reviewing reports to ensure quality and accuracy is a part of the job

Education / Certifications / Trainings

Good to have trainings / certifications if any (CCNA / Security+/ Network+ / CEH certified/MCSA/RHCE)

Shift Timing – 24×7 rotational shift

Job Location – Riyadh