Security Operations Center Analyst (SOC Analyst)

Important Note: -Given the urgency of this position, the recruitment process has been accelerated. Interviews are progressing actively, with all candidate assessments expected to be completed over the next two weeks.Title - SOC AnalystImportant Information:Only candidates who meet the below criteria and are genuinely interested in the opportunity are encouraged to apply. Applications that do not align with the specified requirements may not be considered.Salary - AED 15000 -16000 per monthDuration - 1 year (can be extendable)Required Notice Period -Immediate or max 1 monthMinimum Work Experience: -Minimum of 4 -6 years’ relevant experience or working in a large-scale ICT environment focusing on Information/Cyber Security.Education & Certifications :-Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, or any other quantitative field.CompTIA Security+EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)Skill Set: -High-level understanding of TCP/IP protocol and OSI Seven Layer Model.Knowledge of security best practices and concepts.Knowledge of Windows and/or Unix-based systems/architectures and related security.Intermediate level of knowledge of LAN/WAN technologies.Must have a solid understanding of information technology and information security.Good understanding of defense-in-depth analysis techniques.Knowledge of log monitoring, analysis, and correlations.Knowledge of Incident detection, reporting, and responding.Understanding of security threats and vulnerabilities.Ability to use SIEM console to create/analyze Rules, Reports, and Dashboards.Sound knowledge of the functioning of IPS.Intermediate knowledge of using common security products like SIEM, IPS, Antivirus, File Integrity Monitoring, and DLP.Key Responsibilities:Examine network topologies to understand data flow through the network.Use SOC tools to monitor and analyze system activity to identify malicious activity continually.Identify network mapping and operating system fingerprinting activities.Continuously monitor the SIEM events/alerts to identify any anomalies.Perform event correlation using information from various sources within the organization to gain situational awareness and determine the effectiveness of observed attacks.Detect Incidents by monitoring the SIEM console, Rules, Reports, and Dashboards.Provide timely detection, identification, and alerts of possible attacks/intrusions, anomalous activities, and misuse activities, distinguishing these incidents and events from benign ones.Report the confirmed incident as per the Incident management process.Notify the Senior SOC Analyst on suspected/anomaly events for further analysis.Document and escalate incidents (including the event’s history, status, and potential impact for further action) that may cause an ongoing and immediate impact on the environment.Monitor the health of the SIEM tool and report any issues/incidents/malfunctions to the SOC SIEM administrator.Assist Senior SOC Analysts and security specialists in incident investigation and workflow.Assist the Senior SOC Analyst and internal team in incident detection and resolution.Communicate and provide necessary information to external teams for timely incident resolution.